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New Tablet Versions of the Zagat Mobile App Add 29 More Cities: Hotel and Shopping Ratings & Reviews Included
December 19, 2013
Today we’re announcing the release of the redesigned Zagat mobile apps for
iOS
(v2.0) and
Android
(v2.1). The free updated apps add 29 cities to the existing offering, bringing the total markets covered to 42. Another major new feature of the apps are ratings and reviews for hotels and shopping establishments in each city. Besides supporting iPad and Android tablets, the apps feature new home screens that offer easier access to Zagat ratings and reviews.
The free apps are available for download today for
iOS
and
Android
. Enjoy!
Posted by Mark Litwin, Zagat Mobile Product Manager
Expanded Zagat Blog and Video Coverage for San Diego
December 17, 2013
For the first time, Zagat is adding blog and video coverage for San Diego. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Zagat media editors can help you discover amazing places and experiences like
Sublime Tavern's Sisig
. Plus, match the perfect spot to any occasion with lists such as
Best Restaurants With Fireplaces in San Diego
or
Best Business Dining Restaurants in San Diego
, as well as trusted ratings and reviews for restaurants, shopping and nightlife categories.
Zagat breaks through the clutter with accurate information and the trusted opinions of thousands of avid consumers so you can quickly and easily make informed decisions. Through our digital products, you can discover notable places, perfectly suited for any occasion.
Posted by Curt Gathje, Zagat Lead Editor
New Zagat Survey Reveals America’s Top Restaurants and National Dining Trends
December 3, 2013
Today we’re announcing the results of the 2014 America’s Top Restaurants Survey. The survey covers 1,478 of the nation’s top-rated restaurants in 36 major markets based on ratings and reviews from over 224,000 avid diners.
The full results can be found on zagat.com. This year’s winners include such perennial favorites as the “sensational” Gary Danko (San Francisco) and Eric Ripert’s “extraordinary” Le Bernardin (New York), as well as a new crop of winners: Etch (Nashville), Katsu (Chicago), and Neptune Oyster Bar (Boston).
A complementary survey of approximately 8,000 surveyors covers dining trends market-by-market across the country. For example, Houston beats out the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex as the market whose diners eat out most often (average 5.5 meals out per week in Houston vs. 4.9 in Dallas/Ft. Worth). The national average is 4.4 meals out per week, and the cities with the lowest average are Boston and Portland, OR both with 3.7.
As for the average per capita spend for dinner, Texas cities are among the most affordable surveyed: Dallas/Ft. Worth ($31.87), Austin ($33.76) and Houston ($35.57). In contrast, the national average dinner spend is $40.53. The most expensive markets are New York City ($48.56), followed by the Westchester/Hudson Valley ($46.35) and Long Island ($46.00) close behind.
To learn more about the city-by-city key results and dining trends, including frequency of dining out, average spend and tip, online reservation practices, percent of meals cooked at home and chief dining irritants, click
here
.
Cheers to the
winners
!
Tim and Nina Zagat
Co-Chairs, Zagat
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