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The fine folks at Google sent us this map that, from January 15 - 31, you can use to peruse this year's Dine About Town joints. The map shows each restaurants' Zagat reviews and photos on Google+. You can even check out the menus and/r make reservations.

What is Dine About Town, you ask? Well, it started in 2001 as a response to 9/11 when restaurants saw a huge drop in diners, so the program was developed to lure diners to try new restaurants and to eat out during sluggish restaurant periods (lunch, off days, etc.). The program has been continuing for 11 years. Here's how it works:

Restaurants sign up to offer a fixed price 2-or 3-course lunch option for $18.95 and/or a 3-course dinner option for $36.95. Since we’re all about deals, Dine About Town menus will offer a 10-25% discount off regularly priced menu items. During January 15-31 and June 1-15, participating restaurants will offer their Dine About Town menu, sometimes alongside their regular menus, and other time as the only menu. Be sure to request the Dine About Town menu when you dine.

If you want to attend the Dine About Town kickoff party, happening tomorrow night at the Metreon's City Views, details and ticket info can be found here.