Co-founder of the Zagat restaurant survey and guide. Flew on Epstein's private jet in February 2002, reportedly to attend a TED conference. The 2026 DOJ emails and calendars show Epstein planned dinners in New York with the Zagats years after Epstein's 2008 conviction. Zagat was often tapped to help Epstein secure hard-to-book restaurant reservations at Per Se and Del Posto, among other elite New York restaurants. No allegations of wrongdoing have been made.
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Background
Tim Zagat is an American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder, along with his wife Nina Zagat, of the Zagat Survey, the influential restaurant rating guide. The Zagat brand was acquired by Google in 2011, and subsequent documents reference Zagat's office at Google's building at 76 Ninth Avenue in New York City, where his administrative staff (including assistants Angela Park, Brittany Postupak, and Charity Worrell) continued to operate under the Zagat name within Google's infrastructure.
Zagat is documented as having a long-running social relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, spanning at least from 2002 through 2018. The documentary record shows that Zagat served as a dining and restaurant concierge of sorts for Epstein, frequently leveraging his industry connections to secure reservations at elite New York restaurants and joining Epstein for meals alongside his wife Nina. This social relationship continued well after Epstein's 2008 conviction and registration as a sex offender.
No allegations of criminal wrongdoing or participation in any of Epstein's illegal activities have been made against Tim Zagat in the documentary record. His documented role appears to be that of a social acquaintance who facilitated restaurant bookings and shared meals with Epstein over many years.
Epstein Connection
Tim Zagat is documented as a long-standing social associate of Jeffrey Epstein. He flew on Epstein's private aircraft, appearing in flight logs alongside his wife Nina. From 2012 through at least mid-2018, Epstein's staff regularly coordinated phone calls, lunches, and dinners between Epstein and the Zagats. Zagat's primary documented utility to Epstein was his restaurant industry expertise -- his office arranged reservations at elite establishments such as Per Se, L'Artusi, and Del Posto, and Zagat personally selected restaurants for Epstein's dinner outings. Communications were typically routed through Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff and Zagat's assistants at Google/Zagat. The relationship persisted years after Epstein's 2008 conviction, with documented contacts in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018.
Key Allegations(5)
Tim Zagat flew on Jeffrey Epstein's private aircraft, listed alongside his wife Nina Zagat in Epstein's flight logs.
documentedZagat maintained a social relationship with Epstein that continued for years after Epstein's 2008 conviction, with documented contacts spanning from at least 2012 through 2018.
documentedZagat regularly arranged restaurant reservations for Epstein at elite New York establishments including Per Se.
documentedIn August 2018, Tim Zagat emailed Epstein offering or referencing a document titled 'House of Trump, House of Putin.'
documentedTim Zagat invited Epstein to dinner and mentioned a dream about Trump in an undated communication.
documentedLegal Status
Tim Zagat appears in Epstein flight logs released in USA v. Maxwell and in numerous EFTA (Epstein Files Transparency Act) documents as a social contact. No criminal charges, investigations, or allegations of wrongdoing have been documented against him.
Notable Statements(5)
“yes and tell tim its woody”
“Tim Zagat's office said they can only get us into Per Se tomorrow night”
“Tim wanted to be clear that he would also hand-deliver the book today if desired.”
“I'm told Dubai has made contact ?? True??”
“Hello Tim. Jeffrey is asking if you are still”
Key Relationships(8)
Extensive documented social relationship spanning 2002-2018. Zagat dined regularly with Epstein, arranged restaurant reservations, flew on Epstein's aircraft, and maintained ongoing phone and email contact coordinated through their respective assistants. (dc-24254246, efta-02553742, efta-02554579, efta-02644794, kaggle-ho-033110)
Nina Zagat is Tim Zagat's wife and co-founder of the Zagat Survey. She frequently appears alongside Tim in social engagements with Epstein, including the flight log entry and dinner arrangements. (dc-24254246, efta-efta02040877, efta-efta02057094, efta-efta02057691, efta-efta02048216)
Lesley Groff, Epstein's longtime assistant, was the primary intermediary coordinating calls, dinners, and logistics between Epstein and Zagat. Groff sent numerous reminder emails and relay messages between the two. (efta-02553721, efta-02553742, efta-02555430, efta-02558152, efta-02173479, efta-efta02098285)
Woody Allen appears in the context of a dinner organized through Zagat for Epstein in July 2012, with Epstein instructing staff to 'tell tim its woody' regarding a dinner for 10 including Woody and Soon-Yi. (efta-efta01875381, efta-efta01875264)
John Brockman appears on guest/contact lists alongside Tim Zagat. In July 2016, Epstein expressed a desire to speak with both Tim Zagat and Brockman. (efta-02174481, efta-efta02049003)
Soon-Yi Previn was included in the July 2012 dinner count alongside Woody Allen and Tim Zagat. (efta-efta01875381)
Dean Kamen appears on a guest/contact list alongside Tim Zagat and other Epstein associates. (efta-02174481)
Nathan Myhrvold appears on a guest/contact list alongside Tim Zagat. (efta-02174481)
Timeline(24 events)
Tim Zagat and Nina Zagat listed as passengers on Epstein's private aircraft in flight logs.
Epstein staff sets reminder for Epstein to call Tim Zagat at 5:00 PM.
Lesley Groff emails that Tim Zagat may possibly join a lunch the following day.
Lesley Groff sends email to Epstein with subject 'Tim Zagat' -- 'Please call Tim Zagat.'
Lesley Groff sends reminder to Epstein to call Tim Zagat.
Tim Zagat's office arranges a reservation at Per Se for Epstein's group.
Epstein emails Tim Zagat asking about a Dubai contact.
Lesley Groff sends email: 'Please call Tim Zagat.'
Dinner arranged involving Tim Zagat, Woody Allen, and Soon-Yi Previn for a group of 10. Epstein instructs staff to 'tell tim its woody.'
Email about Tim Zagat and the St. Regis -- Zagat says he doesn't know anyone there.
Lunch scheduled with Wurman, Hearst, and Tim Zagat at Epstein's residence.
Epstein arranges for 'the girls' to meet at the house for a tour with Tim Zagat at the Google building and nearby restaurants.
Epstein staff sends alert asking if Tim Zagat can do a lunch or dinner.
Reminder note referencing Tim Zagat among a list including 'Joel, Mort, Ariane, Josh, Oliver, Branson, Hoffman, Joi, Christakis, Woody.'
Lesley Groff forwards email from Dr. Moskowitz's office referencing Tim Zagat.
Communications between Epstein staff and Zagat's assistant regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein staff checks if Jeffrey and Tim ever connected.
Epstein staff informs Zagat's assistant Brittany that Jeffrey will be available.
Epstein staff contacts Tim Zagat: 'Jeffrey will be in NY this Sunday and is hoping' to meet.
Follow-up email to Tim and Nina Zagat regarding the planned meeting with Epstein.
Epstein asks to speak with Tim Zagat and John Brockman. Zagat's assistant confirms Tim is at his country house and available.
Dinner planned including Tim and Nina Zagat; Zagat's assistant confirms extra guest at L'Artusi. Tim is choosing the restaurant for Epstein.
Lesley Groff emails Epstein: 'Tim Zagat returned your call...he will try again closer to 4pm.'
Tim Zagat emails Epstein referencing or offering a document titled 'House of Trump, House of Putin.'
At a Glance
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2 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (1 entries)
2002
“Appeared on 1 documented flights between MRY Airport and Van Nuys Airport, CA”
Sources
1 source for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 3 other persons in the Epstein network”
Activity Timeline
Network Graph
Known Connections (3)
External Cross-Check
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Flight Log Appearances (1)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2002 | MRY Airport → Van Nuys Airport, CA | N908JE | Jeff Epstein, Sarah Kellen, Kelly Bovino |
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (2)
Tim Zagat
Tim Zagat would like to take you to dinner some time soon! he says he is always in NY from Sunday night to WEd...and of course you are always invited
(No Subject)
Jeffrey, I'm sending you a copy of House of Trump, House of Putin in case you haven't already received 10. When are you available to get together?
Schedule (19)
2012-05-10 to 2018-01-29 · 9 entries verified across multiple documents
Tour Google Restaurants with Tim Zagat
Google Building, 76 9th Ave
Dinner at Del Posto for Karyna's Birthday
Del Posto
Dinner w/Woody Allen, Soon Yi, Tim Zagat, Nina Zagat, Bobby Slayton, David Brenner (MAYBE- David is not feeling well), Nick Pritzker; Nick's friend Craig Robins, Kara, Martin Nowak, Jes Staley, Leon Botstein, Michael Wolff, Richard Wurman
Ristorante Marini, 1167 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028
Dinner at Ristorante Morini
Ristorante Morini
Dinner at Ristorante Marini
Ristorante Marini, 1167 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028
Dinner with multiple guests at Ristorante Morini
Ristorante Morini, 1167 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028
Dinner with multiple guests
Ristorante Morini, 1167 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028
Dinner with Woody Allen, Soon 17, Tim Zagat, Nina Zagat, Bobby Slayton, maybe David Brenner plus JE's 3
Dinner with Woody Allen, Tim Zagat, Nina Zagat, Bobby Slayton, maybe David Brenner plus JE's 3
Dinner w/Woody Allen, Soon Yi, Tim Zagat, Nina Zagat, Bobby Slayton, maybe David Brenner plus JE
Dinner with Woody Allen, Soon Yi, Tim Zagat, Nina Zagat, Bobby Slayton, maybe David Brenner plus JE's 3
Dinner with Tim Zagat and others (possibly Steve Hanson)
Tentative dinner with Tim Zagat
NY
Appointment with Tim Zagat
Dinner at Itaman Restaurant with Tim & Nina Zagat and Ariane
Itaman Restaurant
Dinner at L'Artusi Restaurant with Tim & Nina Zagat
L'Artusi Restaurant
Lunch with Sultan and Zagat
Oslo
Dinner OUT w/Tim Zagat
Dinner with Tim Zagat
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