OpenTable and FoodSpotting Are Hitched

In a move straight out of the Reese's play book, the online restaurant reservation provider OpenTable announced yesterday that it has acquired FoodSpotting, which is a photo app that allows diners to post their fancy food porn. Seems like a marriage made in heaven. OpenTable did lack in visual appeal...

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

January 30, 2013

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In a move straight out of the Reese's play book, the online restaurant reservation provider OpenTable announced yesterday that it has acquired FoodSpotting, which is a photo app that allows diners to post their fancy food porn.

Seems like a marriage made in heaven. OpenTable did lack in visual appeal and a quick jaunt through FoodSpotting, specifically clicking on Dim Sum in Dallas, and I'm hungry. Unfortunately Kirin Court isn't on OpenTable. So, there are a few caveats to the collaboration (like not all places on TrainSpotting are on OpenTable and vice versa). But, that's why FoodSpotting will continue to also operate as an app and site and a stand-alone basis.

OpenTable has already started adding FoodSpotting photos to give customers a taste of what is to come.

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Lauren Drewes Daniels is the food editor of the Dallas Observer. She started working as a freelance writer in 2013 and became editor in 2021. She covers Dallas' evolving dining scene, the many openings and closings as well as trends and breaking news. She oversees annual lists including Top 100 Bars and Top 100 Restaurants and contributes to the Best of Dallas. If you have a tip about an amazing pastry, pie or taco, let her know.

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