This seems to make sense in an odd way

http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2 ... h/?src=twr

Interesting. A bit like traveling in the off season. It might work.

Certainly an interesting concept, looking at the restaurant it's very high end anyway with the minimum fixed price dinner being $140 and the maximum being $195. Kind of like having early bird specials to extend the dining hours to accommodate more turnovers. Depending on the actual price differences it may be very advantages to some restaurants.

Next Restaurant and the Aviary (a bar)

Certainly an interesting concept, looking at the restaurant it's very high end anyway with the minimum fixed price dinner being $140 and the maximum being $195. Kind of like having early bird specials to extend the dining hours to accommodate more turnovers. Depending on the actual price differences it may be very advantages to some restaurants.

You're confusing the prices of Next Restaurant (the upcoming place the article is about) with Alinea.

Check the link above that I posted.

from the FAQ section:

"How much?
A meal at Next will represent a great value. Depending on the menu AND what day and time you are dining, food will be $40 to $75 for the entire prix fixe menu. Wine and beverage pairings will begin at a $25 supplement. Next’s goal is to serve 4-star food at 3-star prices."

that is inclusive of gratuity as well.

You pay in advance for your "ticket", come in, sit down, eat, get up, and leave. no bill present or to sign. Genius.

...my two coppers here... TBA

I'm just tired, folks- just tired.

I'll come back and edit this and place my humble opine after my brother.

The spirit is willing, yet the body is... spongey and weak!