"Some big-deal new restaurants are trying a new tactic. NYC's new flour tortilla king, Bordertown, is entirely walk-in only, whereas Pine Street Grill in Philly, a tavern from the people behind hard-to-book and Her Place Supper Club, holds 50% of their seats for walk-ins. Meanwhile, is showing LA that British food can be sexy, and only offers "a few" reservations each night."
"We love to see restaurants prioritize spontaneity.Imagine!The problem is that demand has simply been transferred-just because a restaurant purports to be neighborhood-y doesn't mean the diners will be casual. Pine Street Grill's walk-in tables get snatched up for the night as soon as the place opens, and people are so bewildered by the process that the restaurant had to write a painfully thorough explanation on Instagram."
American diners are queuing nationwide to try new neighborhood restaurants, creating intense demand for walk-in seating and limited reservations. Several high-profile openings prioritize walk-ins, including Bordertown in NYC and Pine Street Grill in Philly, while some L.A. venues offer only a few reservations nightly. Walk-in prioritization has shifted demand rather than reducing competition; tables are claimed quickly and lengthy sidewalk lines have emerged. Restaurants have posted detailed instructions to manage confusion. Interest in Levantine cafes is expanding, with Levantine sweets traditionally on dessert menus now moving into bakery and cafe formats, with recent growth in Washington, D.C.
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