We’re in the process of adding seating to the common areas outside of the Nave – the long stretch of Market. We have a beautiful plan for wooden tables in the “waiting area” outside of Book Passage and our...

I’m looking for restaurant recommendations for places with seating on the floor that allow diners to fully recline. We are planning a birthday celebration for a person with severe back problems who cannot sit through an...

I’m looking for restaurant recommendations for places with seating on the floor that allow diners to fully recline. We are planning a birthday celebration for a person with severe back problems who cannot sit through an...

I will be visiting LA two weekends from now for a friend’s Wedding. I was planning on going to Pizzeria Mozza for lunch on Sunday. Will it be difficult to grab 2 seats at the bar around noon or is it a mut for me to make...

to be a micromanager myself, but this is one I would restrain myself from planning out. Besides, when a couple of people inevitably don’t show up it will mess up your whole seating plan.

We’re planning our annual trip to Chicago for early December and, after several years of being foiled in my attempts, we’re having dinner at North Pond this time around. I understand that there are two dining rooms...

. The ambiance is totally different from the small sleekness at Veritas. The space at EMP is huge and gorgeous. Seating is in sections, which does help to provide a bit more of an intimate feeling. http://www.elevenmadisonpark.com...

. The Mitsuwa market in Torrance has a small section where it’s a traditional seating area... you can get dishes from any of the food stalls there and sit there, though it’s probably only best for a party of two.

Hi, I have a question for you all – what do you think about the "we do not seat incomplete parties" rule that many places have? On the one hand, I appreciate that if someone can’t get their butt in on time, then let...

I’ve been to a few places that have a kitchen table, it’s quite interactive, talkative and can be fun. Chef’s usually make special things for the table that are not available to the rest. I plan for that type of...

Barring a transit strike, we plan on finally going to Hearth for my birthday on Friday. I would really like to get a seat in front of Marco. We have a 6:00 reservation. Any advice for securing these seats?? Thanks

experience, and my dining partner planned to go whole hog (or fish, as it were). should we wait until bar seating opens up? or will table service provide the same – or close – omakase experience? should I provide any...

Going to Saddle Peak for the first time (finally!) - and would like to know what your rec is for 'best seat'. I’ve seen some posts with table by fireplace recs – and other for upstairs.... Not sure if I should just...

served with a waiting list) I always inquire ahead of time as to whether the whole party needs to be there or not in order to be seated and then plan accordingly. I think one of the reasons there are policies like that is because...

I’ve been to all the ones mentioned here so, I’ll weigh in. a lot depends on the rest of your plans following the BBQ dinner and what area the guys want to be in. If you go to Old Glory, you’re in Georgetown. The...