Food and dining news from around the web and the world… * Don’t shoot. Some restaurants are banning food photography. [Business Insider] * But if you insist on the point and click. Here are some tips for jerk-free restaurant food photography. [PopPhoto.com] * Make no mistake. Or at least not these five mistakes that restaurant’s make with their [...]
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Portland’s Chefs Fired Up; High Cal Inaugural Lunch; Burgers Okay with Exercise
Food and dining news from around the web and the world… * Didn’t get invited to the inaugural luncheon? Your waistline will thank you — it was a 3,000 calorie meal! [Washington Times] * The tipping point. That moment when you start to hear a chef’s name everywhere. [Grub Street Chicago] * Get the burger. And [...]
Best Dates for Foodies: HowAboutWe Reveals Dining + Drinking Habits of Daters
They say a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. I’d say that’s probably true of a woman, too. And, it’s been said that beer is the ultimate social lubricant. So, it’s no surprise that many dates involve food and drink. Curious about what food and drink is putting diners in the mood [...]
Trending on Recent OpenTable Restaurant Reviews: Schnitzel
Don’t call it a comeback — because schnitzel has never really been gone from our dining lexicon. However, schnitzel, in all its thin, crispy, breaded glory is showing up more and more often on menus in a city near you. From pork and veal to duck and sweetbread schnitzel — and everything in between, this [...]
OpenTable Diner Reviews Reveal Top 100 Wine Lists in U.S.
As the time to toast the holidays draws near, we are pleased to announce the 2012 Diners’ Choice Award winners for the Top 100 Restaurants with the Most Notable Wine Lists in the United States. These awards reflect the combined opinions of more than 5 million reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners for more than 15,000 [...]
The RAMMYS 2012: Congratulations to Washington, D.C.’s Winners + Honorees
OpenTable was proud to sponsor and attend the 2012 RAMMYS awards in Washington, D.C. Feting the area’s finest folks in food and dining, the RAMMYS are one of the best awards shows in the nation! Last night’s honorees and winners include Tune Inn (Honorary Milestone Award), Adams-Burch (Joan Hisaoka Associate Member of the Year), Anthony [...]
Save with Savored: Find Exclusive 30% Off Dining Deals in Your City
Looking for ways to save on your next dining check? Check out the Savored offers available on OpenTable to save 30% off your bill. To get started, simply search on the Savored tab on your metro start page for the date, time, and number of people in your party. Select the reservation that’s right for [...]
On Our Plate: Valentine’s Day Reservations; Winter Restaurant Weeks Begin!
Happenings on and around OpenTable… * Sacramento Dine Downtown and Washington D.C. Restaurant Week have started! * Winter Restaurant Week reservations are open for Alexandria, Baltimore, Center City/Philadelphia, Charlotte/Queen’s Feast, Columbus, dineLA, Oakland, Kansas City, New York City, Pittsburgh, Providence, Raleigh/Triangle, San Diego, San Francisco, South Carolina, and Virginia Beach. Stay tuned for additional announcements! * Valentine’s Day reservations are live. Start planning for the most romantical day of the year by booking your tables today! * [...]
Spotlights Are Bright: Save in the Chicago, New York + Washington, D.C. Areas!
Great ways to save today… * Chicago: $25 for $50 of spirited Latin cuisine at Rumba in River North. Buy now! * New York area: $25 for $50 of dramatic Latin and Spanish flavors at Patria Restaurant & Mixology Lounge in Rahway, New Jersey. Buy now! * Washington, D.C. area: $15 for $30 of modern Indian [...]
Today’s Spotlights Offer Savings in Boston at Brunello Bistro + D.C. at i Ricchi!
Today’s offers include deals in… * Boston: $62 for $125.75 northern Italian prix-fixe dinner for two at Brunello Bistro in Somerville. Buy now! * Washington, D.C.: $25 for $50 of authentic Tuscan cuisine at i Ricchi in Dupont Circle. Buy now!