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Urbanspoon[edit]

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Urbanspoon was a restaurant review and discovery service that provided users with information about dining establishments. It was founded in 2006 and became popular for its unique "shake to search" feature on its mobile app, which allowed users to find restaurants by shaking their device.

History[edit]

Urbanspoon was established in 2006 by a group of entrepreneurs in Seattle, Washington. The platform quickly gained traction due to its innovative approach to restaurant discovery and its integration with smartphone technology. In 2009, Urbanspoon was acquired by IAC, a media and Internet company.

Features[edit]

Urbanspoon offered a variety of features to help users find and review restaurants. These included:

Shake to Search: A feature that allowed users to shake their mobile device to receive a random restaurant suggestion based on their location and preferences.
User Reviews: Users could write and read reviews of restaurants, providing insights into the quality of food, service, and ambiance.
Restaurant Information: Detailed information about restaurants, including menus, hours of operation, and contact details.
Reservation System: Integration with reservation services to allow users to book tables directly through the app.

Acquisition and Transition[edit]

In 2015, Urbanspoon was acquired by Zomato, an Indian restaurant search and discovery service. Following the acquisition, Urbanspoon was integrated into Zomato's platform, and the Urbanspoon brand was eventually phased out.

Legacy[edit]

Urbanspoon was known for its user-friendly interface and innovative features that set the standard for restaurant discovery apps. Its "shake to search" feature was particularly popular and became a hallmark of the app's identity.

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-'''Urbanspoon''' was a [[restaurant]] [[discovery]] and [[review]] service that provided users with information about local dining options. It was founded in 2006 and became known for its unique "shake" feature, which allowed users to randomly discover restaurants by shaking their mobile devices.
+'''Urbanspoon''' was a [[restaurant]] [[review]] and [[discovery]] service that provided users with information about dining establishments. It was founded in 2006 and became popular for its unique "shake to search" feature on its mobile app, which allowed users to find restaurants by shaking their device.
-== History ==
+=== History ===
+Urbanspoon was established in 2006 by a group of [[entrepreneurs]] in [[Seattle]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]]. The platform quickly gained traction due to its innovative approach to restaurant discovery and its integration with [[smartphone]] technology. In 2009, Urbanspoon was acquired by [[IAC]], a media and Internet company.
-Urbanspoon was founded in 2006 by [[Ethan Lowry]], [[Adam Doppelt]], and [[Patrick O’Donnell]]. The service quickly gained popularity due to its innovative approach to restaurant discovery and its user-friendly interface. In 2009, Urbanspoon was acquired by [[IAC]], a media and Internet company, which helped expand its reach and capabilities.
+=== Features ===
+Urbanspoon offered a variety of features to help users find and review restaurants. These included:
-In 2015, Urbanspoon was acquired by [[Zomato]], an Indian restaurant search and discovery service. Following the acquisition, the Urbanspoon app and website were integrated into Zomato's platform, and the Urbanspoon brand was eventually phased out.
+* '''Shake to Search''': A feature that allowed users to shake their mobile device to receive a random restaurant suggestion based on their location and preferences.
+* '''User Reviews''': Users could write and read reviews of restaurants, providing insights into the quality of food, service, and ambiance.
+* '''Restaurant Information''': Detailed information about restaurants, including menus, hours of operation, and contact details.
+* '''Reservation System''': Integration with reservation services to allow users to book tables directly through the app.
-== Features ==
+=== Acquisition and Transition ===
+In 2015, Urbanspoon was acquired by [[Zomato]], an Indian restaurant search and discovery service. Following the acquisition, Urbanspoon was integrated into Zomato's platform, and the Urbanspoon brand was eventually phased out.
-Urbanspoon offered several features that made it popular among users:
+=== Legacy ===
+Urbanspoon was known for its user-friendly interface and innovative features that set the standard for restaurant discovery apps. Its "shake to search" feature was particularly popular and became a hallmark of the app's identity.
-* '''Shake to Search''': Users could shake their mobile devices to receive a random restaurant suggestion based on their location and preferences.
-* '''User Reviews''': The platform allowed users to read and write reviews of restaurants, providing a community-driven approach to restaurant recommendations.
-* '''Restaurant Information''': Urbanspoon provided detailed information about restaurants, including menus, hours of operation, and contact details.
-* '''Reservation System''': The service also offered a reservation system for users to book tables at participating restaurants.
-== Impact ==
-Urbanspoon was one of the early pioneers in the online restaurant discovery space, influencing how people searched for dining options. Its integration of user-generated content and innovative features set a standard for future restaurant review platforms.
 == Related pages ==
 * [[Zomato]]
-* [[Yelp]]
+* [[Restaurant review]]
-* [[Tripadvisor]]
+* [[Mobile app]]
-== References ==
-{{reflist}}
 [[Category:Defunct websites]]
 [[Category:Restaurant guides]]
 [[Category:Internet properties established in 2006]]
-[[Category:Internet properties disestablished in 2015]]