Surveying the Restaurant Industry

Most people don't like risking their dinner on a restaurant where they've never been. So if you want your meal to be worth your money there's only one go to guide for everything edible.

The 2010 Zagat guide was just released and its pages are filled with everything you need to know about nearby eateries. From the best family restaurant to the best newcomer to the best bang for your buck the Zagat guide ranks restaurants on their food, cost, service and ambiance.

Tim Zagat and his wife Nina are the co-founders of the survey and they say this year's results reflect our economic diet. Tim says most restaurants are seeing fewer customers but those diners who do splurge on a night out are reporting better service and a more attentive staff. Not surprising since restaurants are determined to keep any customers they do have coming back. To see what Tim says is the number one factor that makes for a good restaurant click on the link below. These days a meal out can be an extravagence, so if you're going to spend the money make sure it's a good investment.