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July 8, 2026 · Chris Hammett

The Human Algorithm

Why the future of hospitality depends on technology — and the relationships it can never replace. 25 years of concierge experience on what apps get wrong.

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June 25, 2026 · Chris Hammett

How to get the “impossible” dinner reservation (after 25 years of doing it)

A true story about a sold-out Nobu table, a secret kitchen phone, and what 25 years in luxury concierge taught me about the “impossible” reservation.

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