Let’s be honest — most review sites suck. Every place has 4 stars, and none of it tells you whether it’s your kind of place.
That’s where Dérive comes in. We’re not trying to list everywhere. We’re trying to point you to the kind of places you’d tell your friends about — cozy wine bars, perfect corner cafés, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and vintage shops you stumble into and never forget.
No spam. No SEO traps. Just real recommendations, from people who know their cities and care about what they share.
This started because I was tired of decision fatigue.
Every time I searched for where to eat or drink, I’d end up swimming in a sea of the same generic reviews, recycled lists, and photos that told me nothing about the feel of a place. Too often, the best spots were buried under noise — or worse, never surfaced at all.
I wanted something better. Something personal, curated, and trustworthy.
The best recommendations I’ve ever gotten haven’t come from algorithms or crowds — they’ve come from people. People in the industry. People with taste. Friends who know what they’re talking about and want to see the places they love thrive.
But those voices rarely get the spotlight. They’re not chasing followers or SEO — they just want a space to share the kind of spots that matter. The kinds of places that make a night memorable.
Dérive was born out of that frustration — and out of that love. A love for food, for wandering, and for the quiet thrill of finding somewhere that feels like a secret meant just for you.
