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Suddenly we're awash in online restaurant menus. An email announces the Los Angeles launch of MenuPix, "free access to menus and basic information" on 3,000 local restaurants and fast-food places. There's a niche in the format for reviews and ratings but I didn't see any. Last month it was MenuPages that came to town.
On topic: LA.foodblogging is offering two free tickets to a tasting of New Zealand wines at the Hollywood Roosevelt.