Affiliate Disclosure

Last Updated: January 2026

At Woolworth on Fifth, we believe in complete transparency with our readers. This page explains our affiliate relationships and how we maintain editorial independence while earning income to support our work.

Our Affiliate Relationships

Woolworth on Fifth participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate programs include, but are not limited to:

Amazon Associates Program: We earn from qualifying purchases made through Amazon links on our site
Restaurant and Entertainment Booking Platforms: We may earn commissions when you book reservations or purchase tickets through our links
Other Affiliate Networks: We work with various affiliate networks that connect us with restaurants, entertainment venues, and hospitality services

How Affiliate Links Work

When we recommend a restaurant, venue, or service, we may include an affiliate link. If you click that link and make a reservation, purchase tickets, or buy a product, the affiliate program tracks that referral and may pay us a small commission. This commission comes from the merchant, not from you—you pay the same price whether you use our link or go directly to the vendor.

Affiliate links may appear in:

Restaurant and venue reviews
Recommendation articles and guides
Product reviews (cookbooks, dining accessories, etc.)
Booking and reservation links

Our Editorial Independence

Honest Reviews First: Our editorial integrity is paramount. We review and recommend venues based solely on merit, quality, and our genuine belief that an experience is worth your time and money. The existence of an affiliate relationship never influences whether we feature a venue or how we evaluate it.

We Visit and Experience: Every restaurant and venue we review is visited by our team. We don’t write reviews based on press materials, promotional descriptions, or secondhand information. Our opinions come from real dining experiences, actual performances, and genuine visits.

Critical When Necessary: We maintain honest standards. If a restaurant disappoints, if service falls short, or if an experience doesn’t justify the cost, we say so—regardless of affiliate relationships. Our credibility depends on your trust, and we protect that through candid, balanced reviews.

Choosing What to Review: We select what to review based on reader interest, culinary merit, entertainment value, and our assessment of what’s worth experiencing. We don’t feature venues simply because they offer higher commissions or have affiliate programs. Many venues we recommend don’t have affiliate relationships at all.

What We Don’t Do

We do not:

Accept payment for positive reviews or coverage
Allow affiliate relationships to influence our ratings or recommendations
Recommend venues we wouldn’t personally choose or haven’t genuinely experienced
Write reviews based on promotional materials or without firsthand experience
Prioritize higher-commission venues over better experiences
Hide negative aspects of an experience because of business relationships

Additional Revenue Sources

In addition to affiliate commissions, we may earn revenue from:

Display Advertising: We use advertising networks that display ads on our website. These ads are served by third-party companies and may be based on your browsing history.

Sponsored Content: On rare occasions, we may publish sponsored content or partnerships. When we do, this will be clearly labeled as “Sponsored,” “Advertisement,” or “Partner Content” to distinguish it from our independent editorial content.

Price Variations

Prices for reservations, tickets, and products can change frequently. While we try to keep information current, the final price you see at checkout may differ from what’s mentioned in our content. Always verify prices before completing a purchase.

Our Commitment to You

Your trust matters more than any commission. We built Woolworth on Fifth to help people discover exceptional dining and entertainment experiences, and we take that responsibility seriously. Every recommendation we make is something we genuinely believe will enhance your life.

We earn commissions to support our work—allowing us to visit venues, dedicate time to thorough reviews, and maintain this website—but those earnings never compromise our honest assessments. When we recommend a restaurant, it’s because we believe you’ll enjoy it. When we suggest a venue, it’s because we think the experience justifies your investment.

Questions or Concerns

If you ever have questions about our affiliate relationships, our editorial policies, or how we make recommendations, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Transparency is foundational to what we do, and we’re always happy to discuss our practices.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission’s requirements for affiliate relationships and endorsements. We follow FTC guidelines to ensure our affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed to our readers.