During my time as a restaurant owner, the dining room was my domain. I managed our reservation system, worked the host stand, and was the point of contact for guests for everything from booking a ...

Amelia Schwartz is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor who has been covering food, beverage, and culture for over seven years. She is currently an editor at Food & Wine magazine, focusing on trends and ...

Reserving a table at New York's hottest restaurant can be more difficult than getting a ticket to the Eras tour. Caroline is a Southern-born and New York-based restaurant industry writer, casserole ...

It's become increasingly common for restaurants to charge customers' credit cards even before they step foot into an establishment, let alone order food or drinks. Referred to as a "reservation fee" ...

Reservations are commonplace among restaurants, be they smaller chains or high-end spots in big cities. They're a way of guaranteeing you and your party a table within a specific time slot (or range).