New York City dining prices steady: Zagat - most expensive restaurant dish

NEW YORK (Reuters)-
The cost of out-of-town dining in New York has remained stable over the past year, although the highest price has risen by 11%
According to the 2008 Zagat guidelines released on Wednesday, this is the first destination.
But even if the record tag is high
Final institutions such as Per Se and L'Atelier showed signs of easing, with prices rising by 15% from the previous year.
At present, in the best restaurants in New York, a "average" meal costs $143.
New Yorkers and tourists pay $40 for the nation's highest meal.
Zagat found that it was a relatively cheap price compared to the $79 in London and the $73 in Tokyo.
Prices include entrees, drinks and gratuities.
Of the 35,000 respondents in the survey, 29 were the most
The history of the year gives the city a creative high score for diversity and dining scenes.
Complaints about service and overcrowding are the main drawbacks.
Challenge traditional wisdom, Zagat co-
Founder Tim zaggart said, "New York City is still a food-rich and cheap place.
"2008 of the survey covers more than 2,000 institutions.
Other Zagat versions cover catering, nightlife, hotels and shopping around the world, all based on the ratings and input of respondents.
One of the trends this year is the recovery of barbecue and burger chains, which showed signs a year ago that the trend could weaken.
At the same time, although diners believe that the value provided by the "small plates" is lower, they are becoming more and more popular.
The internet is more extensive than ever, with two
More than 30 respondents said they like to view the restaurant menu online before meals, and the number of online bookings has more than doubled in recent years.
The score of the survey has not changed much.
Daniel, who has been competing with seafood palace Le Bernardin for many years, has obtained the highest food rating and has gained the upper hand in the current risk, Le Bernardin ranks third after Sushi Yasuda with moderate prices
Union Square Cafe and Gramercy Tavern continue their 9-
The most shared year
The popular honor itself, with labels over $300 per person, is considered the best service.
Masa is once again the most expensive restaurant in New York.
Sushi chef Zhengfang Alpine's guest meal fishery feast costs $485.
Relatively new ashite, 35 floors above a corner of Central Park, honored for decoration, while the first of the British star chef Gordon Ramsey was named after himrated newcomer.
It was a great week for TV star Ramsey, who also won two Michelin stars at Manhattan's outpost.
Even after the short shutdown of the health inspector, Brooklyn's humble Di Fara still maintains a cult of it, surpassing the pizza rating.
Amy Parker's burger shop is hidden behind the curtains in the corner of the lobby and won the best burger award again.
Barney Greengrass was once again rated as the best deli, followed by Katz.
Zagat's respondents, like bricklayers, rated the media again --
Elaine and the sports star club in Times Square
In the food sector, the subject ESPN area is almost as bad.
The celebrity of Elaine hotel is obviously a little better than the tourists who flood the ESPN area, but the ESPN area easily beats the "pub" atmosphere and "rough" service of Elaine hotel.