Zagat's wittiest surveyor award winners
The release of Zagat's New York City 2009 Restaurant Guide guide brings with it the results of their Wittiest Surveyor Contest. With 38,128 diners participating in the survey, they get some humdingers. Here's an array of the top contenders.
Wittiest: "For emergency BBQ fix only. Use sparingly. Side effects may include stomach upset, buyer's remorse and contemplation of a vegetarian lifestyle."
–John D., Hoboken NJ
Best Service Quote: "Just because vapid rhymes with rapid, it's not the same thing."
–Ron F., Upper East Side, NY
Best Food Description: "Oysters so fresh the pearls are still being formed."
–Marcia R., East Village, NY
Most Succinctly Descriptive: "Used to be great – now just a used-to-be."
–Alan M., West Village, NY
Best Atmosphere Quote: "If you need to see and be seen, buy a mirror and order takeout"
–Charlotte A., Upper East Side
Editors' Picks: "Maybe they're trying to be a contestant on Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares."
–Dana C., Forest Hills, NY
"The patrons are predominately young and female – see if you can spot the brave Y chromosome in the room."
–Stephanie S., Upper East Side, NY
"Like eating in the cyclops' cave, only the service is worse."
–Nik C., Astoria, NY
"He who distinguishes the true savor of his food can never be a glutton; he who does not cannot be otherwise." 
Some of those were pretty good. I like the 'mirror and takeout' comment.
Posted by: Dining Review Tampa | October 14, 2008 at 01:17 PM