Palate Journal
Private restaurant guide
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Create a private, personal guide to your favorite dining experiences. Log meals, dishes, and companions with custom tier marks. Generate an annual PDF summary of your culinary year.
What's New in Palate Journal
1.6
May 11, 2026
In this issue Your annual guide, with your photos. Exported PDFs now print the photos you've taken on each visit instead of placeholder swatches. Smarter restaurants when adding from your library. Palate reads your photo's location to suggest places near where the meal actually happened and lets you search Google Places by name when the right one isn't in the list. More ways to share. A redesigned share sheet sits Facebook and TikTok next to Instagram Story, each with its proper brand mark. Sign-in stays out of the way. The form lifts cleanly above the keyboard — no more overlap with the masthead. Easier on the eyes. Sharper labels and prompts on the sign-in screen, especially in dark mode. A clearer Add Companion button. The "+" is now an obvious round button so you can't miss it.
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FAQ
What is Palate Journal?
Palate Journal is a private restaurant journal designed for users to record memorable meals, surprising dishes, and places they wish to revisit. It functions as a personal guide without public reviews or followers.
How does Palate Journal's tier system work?
Palate Journal offers an editorial tier system including three stars (journey), two stars (detour), one star (very good meal), Bib, Plate, Watching, and a private Blocklist. These marks are customizable and visible only to the user.
Can I add photos and details to my restaurant entries?
Yes, you can easily add places by searching or dropping a pin, assigning a tier, and writing notes. You can also photograph dishes, tag companions, and note the occasion for each visit.
Does Palate Journal generate a yearly summary?
Each December, Palate Journal automatically generates a beautifully typeset PDF of your year's restaurant visits, notable dishes, and eating patterns, which can be printed or shared.
Is my data safe and private with Palate Journal?
Palate Journal is designed for privacy; your guide is never published, ranked, or shared without your explicit consent. You can sign in using Apple, Google, or email.
What devices does Palate Journal support?
Palate Journal is available on iPhone and iPad, with cross-device synchronization via iCloud ensuring your journal is accessible across your Apple devices.
How often is Palate Journal updated?
The latest version is 1.6, last updated on May 11, 2026. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and user experience.
Does Palate Journal have ads?
No, Palate Journal does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused on providing a private and uninterrupted journaling experience.