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Survey Reveals Diners Will go the Distance for Barbecue
May 31, 2017
Zagat Hits the Road for #ZagatBBQNation Social Takeover
The unofficial start of summer is upon us and Zagat is releasing the results of its latest Barbecue Survey. Among the 3,559 diners nationwide who participated, 42% say they would be willing to drive several hours for great barbecue and 19% are willing to get on a plane and fly to a favorite spot. Summer travel abound!
With this in mind, now through July 4th, Zagat is hitting the road with
HuffPost
and livestreaming daily to from the best BBQ joints around the country. Get behind-the-scenes access to the country’s top pitmasters, sauce makers and smoke experts by following #ZagatBBQNation on
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Many states and regions claim their barbecue style is the best, but according to diners, Texas-style is tops (32%), followed by Kansas City (16%) and Memphis (14%).
As for favorite barbecue meats, ribs are the favorite (34%), followed by brisket (28%), pulled pork (21%), burnt ends (9%), chicken (3%), and sausage (1%). When it comes to sides, cole slaw is the go-to with 46% of diners saying it is their favorite traditional barbeque side dish. Respondents ranked baked beans (42%), cornbread (26%), potato salad (24%) and mac n cheese (23%) as their favorite.
Hungry for great BBQ near you? Check out Zagat’s
ultimate guide to regional BBQ
. Join the fun by Instagramming your favorite barbecue dish or eatery with #ZagatBBQNation. At the end of the tour, we'll announce a People's Choice winner!
Posted by: Tiffany Herklots, Zagat
Mother’s Day Survey Reveals Moms Loathe Breakfast in Bed
May 4, 2017
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It’s time to celebrate that one special lady – Mom! Zagat polled nearly 1,000 people nationwide, 71% of whom are mothers, to see how families are planning to celebrate Mother’s Day.
First rule of thumb, don’t be cliché and leave a trail of crumbs; only 4% of moms report wanting breakfast in bed this year. More than half of them (53%) say they want to go out to eat with family on Mother’s Day, with brunch as the preferred meal according to 39% of moms. And while you’re there, stick to the classics – 43% of moms favor Eggs Benedict, 35% favor omelettes, and 19% say they want the ubiquitous avocado toast.
When it comes to the most annoying brunch trends, respondents cite loud, live music (31%), communal tables (25%) and no reservation restaurants (21%) as the top 3 irritants.
Things that make mom happy? The top brunch cocktail is a Mimosa (23%) followed closely by a Bloody Mary (22%). However, its best to save bottomless brunch drinks for your friends because 65% of moms only have 1-2 celebratory cocktails.
Looking for the best places to take mom this Mother’s Day? Check out Zagat's round up of
Best New Brunches
or download the
Zagat iOS app
today.
Posted by: Tiffany Herklots, Zagat
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