Thought people would be interested to know that the posters over at www.chowhound.com have come out with 2 dining guides. One for the NY Tristate area and another for the SF Bay area.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0143034405/qid=1115733135/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/104-4025100-0828714?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

and

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0143034413/qid=1115733135/sr=8-2/ref=pd_csp_2/104-4025100-0828714?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

I haven't gotten my copy yet, but if it's anything like the posts and recommendations (in style and substance) over at the website, I'm sure it'll be a great alternative to the ever popular Zagat.