Tough Tickets

From the wires today come tips on how to crack the code at two popular Bay Area restaurants at both ends of the spectrum: the Atlanta Journal-Constitution features a reporter's secret for getting a coveted table at the French Laundry (concierges are involved), while Zagat has the skinny on beating the line for dry-fried chicken wings at San Tung (neighboring spot Next Door Sweets is serving their entire menu for dine-in or takeout). [AJC, Zagat]