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Philadelphians Are the Highest Tippers
The City of Brotherly Love is also the city with the most-tipping love. Based on Zagat's newly released Philadelphia survey, the city's residents leave a generous 19.6 percent tip on average, compared to the countrywide average of 19 percent. Diners in New York — long considered the most expensive place to live in the US — only tip equal to the countrywide average, while those in Los Angeles tip below average at 18.4 percent.
Yummy Link: Best of the Summer Fests
Summertime means summer fairs and fairs mean lots of eating! From the garlic festival in California to the blueberry festival in Maine, there's something for everyone to enjoy this summer. If you're looking for one in your area, be sure to check out this great list of summer food fests.
Zagat Determines Who Has The Best Fries
Yesterday the results to the Zagat/Today Show Fast-Food Survey were announced. The survey, which was taken by 5,535 people (really? that's all???), declared Wendy's, Panera Bread Company and Outback Steakhouse as their top fast-food destinations.
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YumSugar Gift Guide: The Bachelor Gastrosexual
Is your brother or your best friend a perpetual heartbreaker? If his gastrosexual self already knows that the way to a woman's heart is through her stomach, browse the options below, which fit in perfectly with his impossibly smooth pad.
His George Foreman deserves a long-overdue upgrade; try this indoor grill.
Yummy Links: From Tastespotting to Top Chef
- I regret to report that one of our favorite foodie websites, Tastespotting, has shut down. — Tastespotting
- Watch this insane video of a man smashing 40 watermelons with his head! — Serious Eats
- Learn how to reduce balsamic vinegar.
Yummy Links: From Mario Batali to CornNuts
- Mario Batali now has a regular online column. Does this mean he's become one of those food bloggers that he hates? - Serious Eats
- Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito shares his family recipes.
Yummy Links: From Ratatouille Wine to Travel Chopsticks
- Looks like Disney's cashing in on Ratatouille by launching their own branded wines and cheese platters. - Serious Eats
- Cooking hot dogs just got a little bit cuter thanks to the barking hot dog cooker. - Baking Bites
- PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has given the title of "sexiest vegetarian" to Carrie Underwood and Kevin Eubanks.
What's Yummy This Week - YumSugar Weekly Recap
- Need to whip up some simple appetizers? Try out our super simple roasted garlic and dates stuffed with goat cheese.
- Stressed about germs? Learn how you can get your kitchen sponges 99.9999% bacteria free.
- For those of you that read food labels, you may be interested to hear that there is now such a thing as a healthy vending machine.
- If you live near a Stop & Shop or Giant Food store, be sure to get your free ice cream today.
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