In article >, sf says...
> On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 20:25:52 +0200, ChattyCathy
> > wrote:
>
> >http://www.recfoodcooking.com/
> >
> >Vote now! (or not)
> >
> >Thanks go to Andy for sending in this survey.
>
> Andy... what happened to "preview the menu"? We ask to see a menu
> (before sitting down) and glance into the dining room when deciding if
> we want to eat there. I'm so used to the California practice of
> putting the menus out where people can see it without even entering
> the restaurant, it's a bit of a culture shock when I have to be
> proactive.
>
>
>

This survey leaves out 3 of the most important answers, at least for me.
Most large cities have dining guides, such as Zagats, that are
invaluable sources of information. Almost any city or sizable town will
have restaurant reviews in the local paper. Finally, many areas have
newsgroups that are devoted to local restaurants.

--
Peter Aitken