Funny thing, I tend to use Tripadvisor more for reviews than I do Yelp because I find the non-local perspective on places to actually be a benefit when it comes to deciding where to go. I am fully aware that those reviews are even more profoundly tourist-tinged than Yelp, however, there are some very smart travelers. For example, if some lady that has been all over Asia said "this was the best Kung Pao Chicken I've had since I was in Suzhou" then I'll pay more attention than some San Franciscan claiming their Kung Pao Chicken was the best one outside of Chinatown.
Also, the implication that everything is better in SF/NYC compared to Tulsa/KC/Duluth/DesMoines and thus the opinion of Joe and Jane Honeymooner isn't as useful is really rather snobby.
Also, the implication that everything is better in SF/NYC compared to Tulsa/KC/Duluth/DesMoines and thus the opinion of Joe and Jane Honeymooner isn't as useful is really rather snobby.