MRM News Bites: Shack app-ens and a Split Decision Sausage Vote on This Week’s Plate

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OpenTable Pilots Premium Access and Adds Global Booking OpenTable is piloting a new Premium Access reservations feature, which rewards frequent OpenTable diners with special access to in-demand reservations set aside by participating restaurants especially for them. The new feature allows restaurants to fill seats with frequent, high-value diners, while giving loyal OpenTable users access to some of Boston’s hottest tables using their OpenTable Dining Rewards Points. The company also has a  new functionality that will enable diners to search, discover and make reservations at restaurants across the globe in their local language through OpenTable's web and mobile properties.

“Frequent diners spend a lot of time and energy seeking out the hottest restaurants, and now…