Travel site TripAdvisor has launched a Facebook application called ‘Local Picks’ that provides dining recommendations from locals and friends to discover and choose the best places to eat.
Covering more than 8.5 lakh restaurants worldwide, ‘Local Picks’ draws from millions of diner reviews and opinions collected on TripAdvisor, highlighting contributions from locals and friends. Each restaurant has a detailed profile that includes a score from 1-5 on the ‘Local Picks’ index. “The rating system that aims to bring neighbourhood favourites and “hidden gem” eateries to the forefront, as deemed by real locals who know the area best,” says Mr Adam Medros, vice-president of global product for TripAdvisor.
‘Local Picks’ allows users to easily express opinions and get restaurant advice from people they know and trust. The app is integrated with Facebook’s timeline so diners can share ratings, favourites, and themed lists, with friends.
Serving as a comprehensive resource for foodies, ‘Local Picks’ also displays essential information including a restaurant’s address, neighbourhood, type of cuisine, phone number, Web site address, hours of operation, menu, and photos.
TripAdvisor has more than 50 million monthly visitors, and over 60 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide.