If you've upgraded to the newest version of Google Maps for Android, you may have noticed that the update removes the "Local" app in favor of the "Explore" option which is somewhat buried in the Maps search page. We're not sure, but that may be because Google wants to promote its newly redesigned Zagat app which launched today for Android and iOS...
Source: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-launches-limited-new-Zagat-app-for-Android-and-iOS_id45827
Source: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-launches-limited-new-Zagat-app-for-Android-and-iOS_id45827