Article: ANGELENOS TIP OFTEN - BUT POORLY ZAGAT SURVEY FINDS WE DINE OUT MOST, BUT GRATUITIES ARE SMALLER.(News)(Statistical Data Included)

Byline: Dana Bartholomew Staff Writer

Angelenos now lead the nation in dining out, but in spending on service they leave the lousiest tips, according to the annual Zagat restaurant survey released Wednesday.

Los Angeles residents reported noshing outside their kitchens at least 3.7 times a week, but were the cheapest tippers among 40 U.S. cities.

``Fiscal woes may have the state tightening its belt, but Los Angelenos' appetites have not diminished,'' said Tim Zagat, chief executive officer of the Zagat Survey of Southern California.

``Los Angeles leads the country in dining out: We found 55 percent of the meals eaten in Los Angeles ...

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