We are thrilled to announce that Foodspotting is becoming a part of OpenTable. An app for finding and sharing great dishes at restaurants, Foodspotting is a must-have for foodies who enjoy documenting, sharing, and discovering photos of delicious dishes. “We’re proud to welcome the talented Foodspotting team to the OpenTable family,” said our own Matt [...]
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Tweet of the Week: Cheers to a Recap of Your Delicious Year!
Over the weekend, OpenTable sent diners a recap of their 2012 year in dining. Covering everything from how many reservations you made, the reviews you wrote, and how many Dining Cheques you received, the emails prompted a slew of fun tweets. Diners shared fond memories from the past year, boasted of their number of reservations [...]
Counter Service Under Scrutiny; Dining Table as Changing Table + More News
Food and dining news from around the web and the world… * New year, new food apps. Here are eight recommendations for ways to make your mobile device more delish. [Forbes] * Eva Restaurant in Los Angeles still offers that 5% discount for checking your cellphone at the door. Do you dare to disconnect? [Huffington [...]
Dining Poll: Would You Enjoy Phone-Free Dining That Comes with a Discount?
Confession: When I dine or drink out, my phone is almost always next to me on the table or the bar (Awful, right?). I like snapping pics of food, checking in, tweeting about where I eat, and so on. But, really, I do feel bad about it. I should be more present. Pay attention to [...]
Tweet of the Week: Because No One Likes to Be Put on Hold
The only way we like to use the phone to make restaurant reservations is when we’re using one of OpenTable’s mobile apps. Smiling and dialing is for telemarketers — not hungry diners, like Adam McFarland.
Tweet of the Week: You’ve Gotta Have a Goal
This week’s Tweet of the Week really spoke to me. I remember “working” simultaneously to achieve both VIP status and break the 10,000 Dining Rewards Points mark. When I achieved both goals, I felt infinitely more accomplished — smug, even. In other words, you and I are very much alike, Jeff.
OpenTable Restaurants Serving Sustainable Seafood: Find One Near You!
It seems the higher we raise our collective consciousness and educate ourselves about our food sources, the harder it can be to navigate a restaurant menu and enjoy a guilt-free meal (or is that just me?). Some experts believe that red meat will one day become as verboten as smoking, and while everyone seems to [...]
On Our Plate: Kindle Fire Mobile App; 2012 Taste of the Nation Tickets; Business Lunch Etiquette; Dining Out for Life; #SXSW; More Restaurant Weeks
Happenings on and around OpenTable… * We’ve been busy developing our free OpenTable Kindle Fire mobile app — and now it’s here. Download it now! * Share Our Strength 2012 Taste of the Nation fundraisers are happening in San Francisco on March 29th and a city near you. Buy tickets today. * Have foodies changed the rules [...]
On Our Plate: OpenTable Launches New Mobile Site; San Diego Bay Food + Wine Festival Giveaway; Prime Celebrates 15 Years; End-of-Season Restaurant Weeks
Happenings on and around OpenTable this week… * In honor of seating our 15 millionth diner via our mobile apps, OpenTable has launched a new mobile site. Plus, we’ve got a cool infographic that shows our diners’ preferences for days, times, and cuisines! * You can win two tickets to ‘Brunch + Beyond’ with chef Gale [...]
OpenTable for iPad Is Here: Satisfy Your iPad App-etite Today!
Many people have been asking when OpenTable will bring its mobile app to Apple’s iPad. We are excited to tell you that the answer is — today! You can now download the latest OpenTable app here. As a mobile product manager, I wanted to share our view of this exciting platform. While it’s not yet [...]