Someone paid $2,138 for a reservation at a French Quarter restaurant. Should this be outlawed?

Someone paid $2,138 for a reservation at a French Quarter restaurant. Should this be outlawed?

Lawmaker files bill to ban reservation trading apps from operating in Louisiana

Someone just paid $2,138 for a reservation at a French Quarter restaurant

People are buying and selling table reservations at iconic New Orleans eateries for eye-popping amounts via third-party websites, often without the restaurant’s knowledge. Critics want lawmakers to ban the burgeoning online business they consider a racket, arguing that it undermines the fine-dining experience and could potentially leave restaurants with empty tables. However, proponents of the practice say it benefits both diners and restaurant…