Hurricane Sandy happened months ago, but the communities affected by this superstorm, especially those in New Jersey, are still working toward recovery. You can help by observing National Dine Out Day. When you dine out on Wednesday, June 19, at a participating restaurant, a percentage of your check will be donated to the Hurricane Sandy [...]
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Dining with the Stars: Julianne Moore in BK; Tom Cruise in BH; Kris Humphries in MIA + More
Recent celebrity sightings at restaurants on OpenTable… * Erstwhile Gossip Girl actor Chace Crawford lunched at ABC Kitchen in New York City. [People] * The Bachelor‘s Sean Lowe dined with fiancee Catherine Guidici at Manhattan’s Ainsworth Park. [People] * Julianne Moore dined with designer pal Rachel Roy at Antica Pesa in Brooklyn. [NY Post] * Upcoming costars Will Arnett and Megan Fox shared a meal at NYC’s Beauty & Essex. [People] * Katie Holmes was deep in conversation [...]
Father’s Day Restaurant Reservations: Delicious Last-Minute Deals and Offers
Father’s Day is just a few days away, but there’s still time to book a table for Sunday. No matter what city you’re celebrating in, OpenTable can help you find a reservation! You can visit our local Father’s Day pages to find details on special menus, pricing, and additional offers. And, below, we’ve rounded up a sampling [...]
Trending on OpenTable Recent Restaurant Reviews: Sweet Peas
Sweet peas are a sure sign of spring. Largely intolerant of temperatures higher than seventy degrees, sweet, or garden, peas tend to leave town as soon as high summer arrives in many growing climates. So, the time is ripe to eat these emerald gems — and chefs are serving them up in truly inventive ways. [...]
OpenTable Restaurant Industry Index for Q1 2013
We are pleased to release the OpenTable Restaurant Industry Index for the first quarter of 2013. “During the first quarter of 2013, the reservation-taking industry in the U.S. was slightly down year-over-year,” said our own Matt Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of OpenTable. “Denver and the San Francisco Bay area saw a slight lift, but a [...]
Dining with the Stars: Cindy Crawford at Girl & the Goat in CHI; Mad Men at NYC’s Old Homestead; Drew Barrymore at Spice Table in LA + More
Recent celebrity sightings at restaurants on OpenTable… * Brotherless Joe Jonas grabbed a bite at Ainsworth in Manhattan. [NY Post] * Hilary Duff and her hockey player husband dined at Andrea’s in Las Vegas. [People] * Football player Cam Newton ate at Blue Water Grill in New York’s Union Square. [NY Post] * Hayden Panettiere and Lucy Liu had dinner, separately, at Bond 45 in the [...]
Confusing Menus; Celebs Cut Calories with Kiddie Cutlery; Daniel Turns 20 + More News
Dining news from around the web and around the world… * Can’t decide what to order? Blame the menu. [The Guardian] * Plan on dining better. Here’s how. [Atlanta Journal Constitution] * How celebs stay thin and dine out all the time? Tiny cutlery. I’m not even kidding. [Times of India] * Going out to eat [...]
Trending on OpenTable Restaurant Reviews: Uni
Uni, or sea urchin, has typically been a staple on fine sushi menus, but it is fast becoming ubiquitous at restaurants serving all types of cuisines. Its rise in popularity, however, doesn’t mean it is beloved by all. In fact, uni can be downright divisive. Go ahead and ask your friends if they like uni. [...]
Congratulations! 2013 James Beard Award Winners
Last night, the 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards, otherwise known as the “Oscars” of the food world, were held in New York City. New York OpenTable team members Vince Chiaramonte, Mark Cornell, Samantha Cleaves, Alicia Gomes, Brian Maiorana, and Matt Touron were on hand to cheer on the nominees. You can peep a few pics below [...]
Local Food More Complicated than You Think; FOOD at Frieze; Priciest Tasting Menus + More News
Food and dining news from around the web and the world… * Show me the meaning of eating local. The conversation needs to extend beyond mileage. [The Washingtonian] * Frieze freezes a moment in food history. An exhibit at Frieze New York pays homage to Soho’s FOOD restaurant of the 1970s. [NY Mag] * Do you [...]