On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 15:30:15 -0400, Peter A >
wrote:

>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.

It left out Chowhound, which is a major source for me, as well as
eGullet. Also www.roadfood.com. I have found most of my best places
through those sites. All of those are on the web, and IIRC, none of
those choices were listed.

Christine