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Find Places to Eat Based on Where Locals Like to Go

October 12, 2017Delta Media

There’s no shortage of apps that come in handy when you’re looking for somewhere new to eat. You can user read reviews, find restaurants based on distance, price, popularity, and more. The newest app to join the fray sets itself apart by tapping into local favorites. Taste ranks the top restaurants in a bunch of categories: coffee, burgers, drinks, pizza, […]

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