DishPal is an image driven social network that allows users around the world to share photos of what they cook and eat.
Pros
Simple and easy navigation.
Easy sign up via Facebook eliminates the need to remember yet another password.
Update Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr simultaneously with just one click.
Easily categorize and describe images with “taste tags” that include course, country/region and descriptors such as light, sweet or refreshing.
Interact with others via “parties,” which are virtual potlucks that allow you to share ideas and images around lunch or other meet ups.
Publish a magazine to showcase your food experience in a specific category. Popular magazines include Grill Talk, The Sweet Tooth Fairy, Good Mornin’, and Japanese Food.
Effortlessly locate dishes in your geographic area with just one click.
FREE. Available in the Apple App store and Android Market.
No advertisements.
Cons
Critical mass not yet achieved.
Many of the most active users are outside the United States, which presents a bit of a language barrier.
Tags are somewhat limited.
Bottom Line
DishPal is made for foodies, food bloggers and food photography connoisseurs. It doesn’t have a health focus but may encourage people to explore food from other cultures and stretch their idea of healthy eating from a global perspective.
Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is based in Atlanta and specializes in culinary nutrition, communications and consulting. She blogs at marisamoore.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
