Do you know the difference between a fish knife and a switchblade? Between a salad fork and a pitchfork? Between creme brulee and creamed chipped beef? Sure you do. And because you do, you're good enough to be a Rake Restaurant Rater.

As a Rater, all you have to do is eat out...and if you are a typical Rake reader, you do that a lot. Then instead of coming home and watching another re-run, you can log on to your account at www.rakemag.com/restaurants [1] and let us know what you think of the meal you just ate.

But, what's in it for me, you ask? There's the satisfaction of knowing that you got to spout off in some place that can be seen by more than just the guys you drink beer with. And, you can be personally responsible for saving another Minnesotan from the heartbreak of a skillet sensation at a chain restaurant.

But just when you were beginning to feel so altruistic, we have to tell you there are also a few minor bonuses in the offing. We're planning on having you all over for some drinks and cheese and crackers some day soon. Really.

Now through the end of May, rate a restaurant and be entered to win $50 to a local Rakish restaurant.

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