With the debate currently circulating around “The Death of Print,” I would like to be one of the first people to mention this book to be one of the first casualties. There are many problems associated with a guide such as these that inhibit its effectiveness.
First of all, it is created on a per-year basis. This causes the publication to only be up to date as soon as it is finalized for printing. The new restaurant opening in 3 weeks across the street will not be anywhere in this book for you to gauge its reviews.
Also, this book falls into the category of “another object I must carry” or “pre-destined eating” (planning where to eat ahead of time) in order for the book to be utilized. Also, this particular book only features restaurants in New York City, it is essentially useless when travelling to other locations.
Apps, such as the Zagat app, will be replacing these publications as it allows for the information to be updated in real time, as well as the ease of being carried throughout. Combined with functions such as a search bar, user reviews and other features allow for an app to be more utilized than this book. –Michael Leng
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