Google app now delivering restaurant reviews & best-of lists for local searches

Starting today in the U.S., Google says food- and drink-related searches will return reviews from top critics and include best-of lists.

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Google announced today that food- and drink-related local search results via its app will surface restaurant and bar reviews, as well as any “best-of lists” that name the location.

[blockquote cite = “Google’s Inside Search Blog”]Starting today in the US, when you search on your Google app for the best spots to eat and drink, you’ll have access to reviews from top critics and best-of lists from reputable publishers. [/blockquote]

Google included the following screen captures to illustrate how the content is displayed within its app:

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For anyone traveling to NYC, Google’s announcement includes a number of tips for finding the city’s “must-try” food and drink places: Never miss a “must-try” with Google Search.


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