Zagats fight over check in front of Bauer

On the off chance you're not already reading Chronicle food editor Michael Bauer's blog, he reports today that Tim and Nina Zagat got into a possibly-bitter tipping fight right here in San Francisco: Tim tips after tax, Nina pre-tax.

No word on whether any wine was thrown, slaps delivered or where the spat took place. (Yes I'm reaching here. Work with me.)

Fighting over methodology weeks after the guidebook is put to bed. These are our tastemakers, people. (At least until the Michelin guide comes out next month.)