But when we arrived at Emilios Ballato, a buzzy, no-reservations Italian joint in Manhattan, the wait for a table ... Booking people to stand in line at hotspots nationwide has become a go-to ...

Medha: When you think of brunch, you think of pancake houses or waffle houses, but this one spot in Chicago has people waiting hours in line to try their French toast. It's called Batter & Berries.

For people with more money than time ... Waiting for Broadway tickets or an art gallery is not the same as waiting in line at a popular restaurant. For "the really sought-after places like Lucali and ...