Securing reservations at New Jersey’s most popular restaurants is no small feat. At hot spots in Montclair, Jersey City and elsewhere, tables are often booked as quickly as they become available; a ...

On a recent Thursday, my husband and I showed up at a cute bistro right when it opened. “You’re in luck!” the host said when we told her we didn’t have a reservation, then led us past a slew of ...

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 ...