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I was just saying the other day how I much I missed the Zagat’s restaurant guidebooks. I used to get a new one every year for New York and I trusted their reviews implicitly. I then heard about a website called The Infatuation, a global online restaurant guide. For full disclosure, Zagat’s went online-only and in 2011 was acquired by Google. In 2018 Zagat was sold by Google to The Infatuation. The Infatuation was acquired by JP Morgan Chase in 2021.

Here is the mission of The infatuation:

“Our mission is very simple: to bring you the most honest and trustworthy opinions on where to eat around the world.”

My friends who use it love it. I have only used it a few times, but so far, so good!

Tip to make your life slightly better:

Two years ago, The Guardian newspaper printed an article called “100 ways to slightly improve your life without really trying”. Every now and then I choose one to put into The Friday Bulletin. Here is today’s:

Connect with nature: stand outside barefoot for a few minutes – even when it’s cold.

These are two ice cream makers that make small amounts. The pint size takes under 30 minutes and the mug size takes under 20 minutes. Great if you just want a snack or dessert for one or two people, or if you are using ice cream as a garnish.