Choosing a restaurant has never been easier. Everyone with a smartphone can find information about restaurants in seconds.

But those are dining room reviews.

Kitchens also have compliance inspection reports.

Last summer, a few old guys were riding to a motorcycle rally. On the way, with bad weather coming, we found a hotel, parked the bikes and decided to spend the night.

After dropping our bags and getting comfortable, the conversation quickly turned to dinner. “Where should we go?”

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The hotel didn’t have a restaurant, but there were plenty nearby. Within minutes, everyone was comparing online reviews. I’m not a picky eater and I trust my friends, so I waited until they had agreed on a place. Then I picked up my cellphone and opened the........

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