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Traveling food blogger Jane helps local restaurants survive by cooking timed orders, upgrading kitchens, and restoring cafes.
Released 02 Feb 2023
Rescue Local Restaurants
Serve Timed Orders
Upgrade Kitchen Gear
Hello everyone! My name is Jane, and I need your help! I travel around the world and create a blog about local restaurants and cuisine. I’ve seen how big corporations squeeze out talented local cooks and their restaurants! Let’s take matters into our own hands and give them back their zest for life!
Developed by Matryoshka · Published by Matryoshka









You play as Jane, a traveling food blogger who visits restaurants around the world and helps local cooks keep their businesses going. Each stop introduces owners and their stories as they face difficulties that threaten their restaurants.
The main activity is preparing dishes and serving customer orders under time limits. Levels set goals to meet while you manage incoming requests, cook different menu items, and keep customers satisfied.
Progress through levels and episodes to unlock themed cafes, new locations, recipes, and restaurant stories. You can also upgrade kitchen equipment and ingredients, and choose decorations for the restaurants.
Players who enjoy the game often describe its timed restaurant service as absorbing and easy to pick up, with the quick order rush encouraging one-more-level sessions. Cute, colorful artwork, restaurant-specific stories, and decorating also get praise. Some reviewers say the fun is strongest early on, while others continue to enjoy it as a casual game; many reviews also report that later progress can feel blocked by costly upgrades or paid boosts.

| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
|---|---|
| Steam Deck | Playable |
| Achievements | 35 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 7 listed on Steam |
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