RESTAURANT REVIEW INTERACTIVE DATA MAP
Description
This program creates an interactive world map that stores the data a user has inputted about a restaurant they have or want to visit. The inputted information is then displayed in an easy-to-understand manner which can help the user make an informed decision about where they want to eat.
What was my motivation?
As a student living on a budget when I want to eat out, I want to make sure my money is going to something worthwhile that will make my desire to feast fulfilled.
What problem does it solve?
When you are hungry you are biased as to whether a restaurant is any good. However, if you have easy-to-access data from your own opinion, you can then make a more informed decision.
What makes my project stand out?
A practical solution to a common problem.
What technologies did I use?
Python.
Folium library was used to create the map.
Pandas library was used to read and create the database CSV file.
Example of a zoomed-in view of the restaurant markers with the relevant information displayed on them such as pricing, score, name, etc.
Heatmap example, the deeper color red shows a restaurant hotspot (many high-scoring restaurants in close geographical vicinity. In contrast, a light blue area shows few restaurants with low to average scores.
Example of my Pandas data file with the relevant fields which would distinguish the restaurant's score, marker on the map, whether I have visited or not, rating out of 10, and the average cost.
