Episode

59. Restaurant Reservations

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things
Published: Jul 23, 2026
Duration seconds: 1127
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Summary

Thanks to online booking platforms, the way we make reservations has changed — but a table at a hot restaurant on a Friday night is still a valuable commodity. Zachary Crockett books a four-top for 7 p.m. This episode was originally published on August 11th, 2024.