"It's a club for people who don't want to belong to a club," says Winterman, highlighting how Francie's membership serves those seeking exclusivity without traditional club constraints.
"We're in a strange phase of restaurant life where people aren't cultivating relationships the way they were," Winterman reflects on the evolving dining culture with technology-driven reservations.
"I think the point of those line-skipping apps is that you're going to a restaurant to check a box, you're not really interested in developing a relationship with the restaurant," Winterman critiques modern dining trends.
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