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Why would you call ahead? It's a reservation! By definition, you have already called ahead! I have never in my life heard of anyone calling ahead to check on th
by eridius 11y ago
Why would you call ahead? It's a reservation! By definition, you have already called ahead! I have never in my life heard of anyone calling ahead to check on their reservation.
- jonnathanson 11y agoDepends on how far in advance the customer made the reservation. I sometimes call places to double-check, particularly if I placed the reservation weeks in advance. Also worth noting is that I live in LA, where Alma is (was). LA is basically a "nothing is set until you call to confirm it" kind of town. It's the entertainment industry culture, and its effect on places like hotels and restaurants. There is always a danger that aomeone more important calls and bumps you off the list. Especially at hot restaurants. (Hell, I'd bet at least half the maitres d' in this city are on the take.) Not saying I blame the customer at all in this case. I really don't know the circumstances. Just saying that reservations in LA are weird.
- eridius 11y agoMy wife grew up in LA and she had the same reaction I did.
- vehementi 11y agoYou're right I misread - I thought parent was talking about 2 separate occasions. Nevertheless, I am still waiting to hear about how them forgetting to cancel reservations means the restaurant is in crisis mode.