About this episode
Thanks to online booking platforms, the way we make reservations has changed — but a table at a hot restaurant on a Friday night is still a valuable commodity. Zachary Crockett books a four-top for 7 p.m. SOURCES: Lisa Blount , director of marketing and public relations at Antoine’s Restaurant. Adam Iscoe , writer. RESOURCES: " Why You Can’t Get a Restaurant Reservation ," by Adam Iscoe ( The New Yorker, 2024). " New York Passes Bill to Make the Restaurant Reservation Black Market Illegal ," by Emma Orlow ( Eater, 2024). " When Canceling Your Reservation Costs as Much as Dinner ," by T.M. Brown ( The New York Times, 2024). " 65% Of Diners Go Directly To A Restaurant’s Website To Book A Reservation ," by Tessa Zuluaga ( Toast, 2024). " No-Show Diners by the Numbers ," by OpenTable (2021). " Selling Reservations Democratizes the Dining Experience ," by Tyler Cowen ( The New York Times, 2015). Antoine's Restaurant . EXTRAS: " Why You Shouldn’t Open a Restaurant ," by Freakonomics Radio (2018). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.