- For Finding Recipes - The free Epicurious app features recipes from great magazines — Gourmet, Bon Appetit, and Self — plus recipes from cookbooks, chefs, and restaurants. Browse by category, by ingredient, or by ingredients you have on hand. There's even a shopping list feature to help you navigate the grocery store.
- To Make a Restaurant Reservation - The popular website Open Table has a free iPhone app, too. Find restaurants nearby, read their menus, check availability, and reserve a table.
- For a Caffeine Fix - I don't know about you, but it seems every time I walk down the street I pass multiple Starbucks locations — unless I'm looking for one. When you're in need of a caffeine fix, use the free myStarbucks app to find a location near you. Bonus: you can check out details of all the coffee varieties they offer.
- To Avoid Indecisiveness - "I don't
care where we eat." "Well, I don't care either. You
pick."
Sound familiar? I'm a victim of indecisiveness when it comes to finding a restaurant, so I love the Urbanspoon app. Set a preference or two — your neighborhood, the type of food you want, or your price range — and the app will choose a restaurant. Tap the restaurant name for contact information and directions. Plus, the slot machine-like graphics and sounds are fun! It's a great (free!) solution for finding the perfect dinner spot. - To Check Out a Place's Rep - Once you've found a restaurant, check it out using Yelp. With this free app, you can read user reviews, view photos of the restaurant and menu items, and add your own two cents!
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