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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.
On the Market: Zagat Survey
I'm sure you've all seen the little burgundy stickers on restaurant doors, boasting businesses as Zagat rated. Tim and Nina Zagat founded the company in 1979, which got its start as a two-page typed list based on New York restaurant reviews from friends. It has broadened its critiquing wings to cover everything from Indian food to Thai massages, and they're sold worldwide in multiple languages.
Zagat Ratings for Doctors?
I'm sure you're all familiar with Zagat ratings and reviews for restaurants, bars, hotels and attractions. Now that well-known consumer guide is teaming up with WellPoint to survey the world of doctors.
Beginning in January 2008, a new online survey tool will be launched where members of some of WellPoint's Blue Cross and Blue Shied plans will be able to rate, evaluate, and share their medical experiences with fellow members.
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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Zagat Gets Into the Business of Rating Doctors
Doctor preference is a highly personal thing, but we often rely on others for recommendations because there are just so many docs to choose from. With this in mind, Zagat has taken its restaurant guide business into the brand new realm of health care providers. The respected restaurant reviewer has teamed up with insurance giant WellPoint to compile a guide based on the company's customer reviews.
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.
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