How-To: Book Reservations at é by José Andrés

é by José Andrés, the latest 8-seat restaurant by José Andrés located at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas.

Having dined at Saam at the Bazaar and miniBar, dining at é in Las Vegas completes the trifecta of hidden treasures by José Andrés. I woke up one day and I decided to book a reservation to é to celebrate our third wedding anniversary. I had originally called the French Laundry in June but as usual, I failed miserably. Instead I booked a reservation to Manresa but even that reservation I wasn't too excited about. Just last week, as if Jose Andres was whispering in my ear, "Book it and you will come.", I made the leap. You would think the reservation process would be just as exclusive but it's not...for now.

How to book reservations at é by José Andrés? I emailed them at reserve@ebyjoseandres.com

That's it.

I patiently waited for a reply and to my luck I got a response within 48 hours.

The first response said something like this:

Thank you for your interest in dining at é by José Andrés! We have a reservation available for 2 guests on xxxxxx, August x, 2011 at the 5:30 pm seating. Please note that your reservation is not yet confirmed and is contingent upon receipt of your follow-up email including your completed reservation form.

Simply print and fill out the attached form and fax or email back a scanned copy or an image captured with your smart phone. Signing and returning this form indicates that you have read and agree with the terms of our reservation policy. We will confirm your reservation after the form is received.

Also, please be aware that your reservation may be released if we do not receive your reply within 48 hours. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

é by José Andrés

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

3708 Las Vegas Boulevard, South

Las Vegas, NV 89109

T 702 698 7959 F 702 442 7069

reserve@ebyjoseandres.com www.jaleo.com

José Andrés ThinkFoodGroup

www.thinkfoodgroup.com

I filled out the designated form by indicating no food allergies (thank god!), credit card information and agreeing to pay $160 per person + drinks, tax and gratuities. I scanned the form and emailed it back to them (never trust fax).

A little over 24 hours later, I got another email that stated:

Congratulations, you've made it! Your reservation is confirmed for 2 guests on xxxxxx, August x, 2011 at the 5:30 pm seating. We are excited to take you and your guest on a culinary journey that celebrates Spanish Gastronomy in its most pristine forms presented with unparalleled finesse.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We ask for your understanding that the show begins promptly. For your convenience, please arrive 15 minutes prior so we may discuss your beverage options at that time. Thank you for your reservation at é by José Andrés!

é by José Andrés

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

3708 Las Vegas Boulevard, South

Las Vegas, NV 89109

T 702 698 7959 F 702 442 7069

reserve@ebyjoseandres.com www.jaleo.com

José Andrés ThinkFoodGroup

www.thinkfoodgroup.com

How easy was that? No special phone line or spending HOURS refreshing a website. I guess everyone was too busy trying to get a reservation at Next Restaurant.

é by José Andrés

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

3708 Las Vegas Boulevard, South

Las Vegas, NV 89109

T 702 698 7959

F 702 442 7069