Zagat Survey Staff
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Amazon.com Review Both natives and visitors to New York City will find the Zagat Survey of New York City Restaurants 2000 as essential as the phone bo
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ok, with entries for over 1,800 eateries, from four-star French restaurants to neighborhood burger joints. Can't decide where to go? Search by location, type of cuisine, or quirky miscellaneous classifications such as "Power Scenes," "Dining Alone," and "Late Late." There's even a category for restaurants with cheese trays, and recommendations for where to eat downtown when on jury duty. What makes this book stand out are its mini-reviews; ranging from adulatory to downright cranky, they reflect the opinions of the nearly 20,000 critics who participate in Tim and Nina Zagat's annual survey. The guide also gives numerical ratings for food, décor, and service, along with the estimated price of dinner, drink, and tip. Another excellent feature: addresses include the nearest cross street--essential when trying to negotiate Manhattan's mass of eateries. --Cynthia Penney
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