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When someone with a 92% taste match loves a restaurant, you probably will too.
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SarahTartine Bakery
Recommended by SarahModern Italian • San Francisco
"This is exactly my vibe! Perfect balance of flavors, great atmosphere."
15 shared ratings•High confidence
5.0
Sarah's rating
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Before TheKnow
Friend texts:
"OMG you HAVE to try Osteria Lucia!"
★★★★☆ 4.5 • 2,821 reviews
→You try it
"Not quite my style"
Tried that 4.5★ favorite everyone loves. Not what you hoped for.
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TheKnow notification:
"Jamie (94% match) loved Tartine"
→You try it
"This is exactly my vibe!"
Tried a spot my taste match loved. New favorite.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does taste matching work?▼
TheKnow uses a sophisticated algorithm based on Pearson correlation to find users whose restaurant ratings match yours. When you rate restaurants, we compare your ratings with other users. If your ratings correlate strongly (meaning you tend to agree on restaurants), you become "taste matches." Recommendations from your closest taste matches are weighted more heavily in your personalized feed.
What makes TheKnow different from other restaurant apps?▼
Unlike apps that show you generic crowd ratings, TheKnow finds people who share your specific taste preferences. Instead of trusting thousands of strangers with different palates, you get recommendations from people whose ratings correlate with yours. This means when your top taste match loves a restaurant, you're much more likely to love it too.
How do I find restaurants I'll actually love?▼
Start by rating restaurants you've tried during onboarding. The more restaurants you rate, the better we can match you with taste matches. Once you have taste matches, browse your personalized "For You" feed to see restaurants your taste matches have rated highly. You can also filter by cuisine, price, location, and confidence level to find exactly what you're looking for.
Is TheKnow free to use?▼
Yes, TheKnow is completely free to join and use. We believe everyone deserves great restaurant recommendations based on their unique taste. There are no hidden fees, premium tiers, or paywalls. Just sign up, rate some restaurants, and start discovering your perfect matches.
What is a TES score?▼
TES stands for Taste Engagement Score. It's a measure of how active and engaged you are on TheKnow, based on factors like the number of restaurants you've rated, how many taste matches you have, and your participation in the community. A higher TES score generally means more accurate taste matching and better personalized recommendations.