Reservations are more than a guarantee of a table during a busy Saturday night, there’s a lot to know to make the reservation system work for you. 1.Call. I’m taking a firm stance on this one, because it is something I truly believe; it is always best to call rather than book online. Calling … Continue reading Restaurant Etiquette: Reservations
In this age of instant digital gratification, the reservation is quick becoming an endangered species. "But wait," you say, "I always use my opentable app to book a table at least 30 minutes before I show up anywhere!" While that’s a great idea, it’s not really a reservation; that’s a call-ahead. Which is helpful, but … Continue reading Restaurant 101: Reservations about… Reservations.
It’s a continuous struggle in the running of restaurants, balancing the desire of guests to dine at 8:00pm, while maintaining standards of service. You may see a virtually empty dining room when you walk into a given restaurant at 8:00pm some Thursday night. The host may advise that there will be a wait, but if … Continue reading Restaurant 101: Table at 8:00?
