Guests often book large reservations just to get in, then show up with only a fraction of the party. Many restaurants struggle to recoup revenue from no-shows and last-minute cancellations despite ...

In a conversation with the person who inspired me to write a post about food hoarding, she talked about her brother, who, she said, is a money hoarder. I was told, “He acts like he has no money .

To secure hot tables, diners are booking big and bailing — leaving empty seats and angry chefs behind. Guests often book large reservations just to get in, then show up with only a fraction of the ...