January 21st, 2012

In case you missed it

Not to bore you or anything, but I came across another must read piece - this time a not-so-flattering look at the Zagat empire. 

You know Zagat - it’s the dinosaur of customer-based restaurant reviews. Printed in actual books and only recently available on your handheld device…so quaint!

Anyways, this bit of (seriously almost) investigative journalism comes from the Washington CityPaper. And I know you’re going to find it interesting. I know I did.

Here’s the opening paragraph:
 

The Zagat guide turned 30 years old this year, and in honor of the occasion, I’d like to give founders Tim and Nina Zagat a hearty thanks for all their years of service to the restaurant industry. And, if I may, I’d like to offer some friendly advice, too: You can go away now. 

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to work where I’m putting the finishing touches on my latest scone creation - dark chocolate & cherry with coconut. Breakfast never sounded better to me!

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  1. ronniefein said: I never understood the popularity of Zagat. I knew people who did ratings for it. I did ratings one year. It’s a popularity contest. Someone decides the “place to be” and lots of people go and give it a thumbs up because they’ve “been.” FEH
  2. sprinklefingers posted this
dinner time. lunch time. snack time.
i love food all the time. thankfully, i have a job that involves food.
which is fun. and amazing.

i’m a baker, and i own a bakery. i love to eat, and i love to cook - most importantly i love to share food with others.

and that’s what sprinklefingers is for - to share my food thoughts and dreams and wishes with you.

right now i’m wishing dinner was ready.

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