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The One Who Keeps the Book

Welcome to The One Who Keeps The Book, a regular series that aims to answer that most important question: How do I get in? The first answer is Resy, of course. But every restaurant manages its tables differently and there are always secret tips, tricks, and shortcuts to be discovered. Here, we go straight to the source to get them for you.

Diners feasting on pasta at Lilia.

New York

How to Get Into Lilia

If you’ve always wanted to go to Lilia, but haven’t been able to get a reservation, here’s all the info you need on finally getting that Resy.

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Tâm Tâm interior

Miami

How to Get Into Tâm Tâm

Here’s the inside track on how to grab a spot at one of Miami’s top destinations.

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Los Angeles

How to Get Into Anajak Thai

Everything you need to know about getting a reservation at one of Los Angeles’ best restaurants.

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Washington D.C.

How to Nab a Seat at Maydān

And what to order once you’re at D.C.’s riveting ode to the cuisines of the Middle East, Northern Africa, and the Mediterranean.

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Getting to know our staff, on an actual, real human level is honestly probably the best way to get a table. — Jorie Morales, general manager of L’Artusi
Monteverde spread

Chicago

How to Get Into Monteverde

Get the inside scoop from the folks at Monteverde on how to snag a seat with ease, and enjoy your meal like a pro.

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New York

How to Get the Toughest Restaurant Reservations in New York

Your ultimate cheat sheet for getting into some of the city’s most-sought-after restaurants, updated regularly with all the tips and tricks you need.

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New York

How to Get Into Straker’s in New York

Once you find yourself inside this outpost of a London favorite, the team behind this SoHo hot spot just wants you to “have the best night of your life.”

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Boston

How to Get Into Tonino

… And what to order once you make it inside this much-loved destination for scratch-made pizzas and handmade pastas.

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Atlanta

How To Get Into M @ Umi in Atlanta

The eight-seat counter located above Umi is led by Nagasaki-born executive chef, Kazuo Yoshida, and it’s one of the city’s most sought-after sushi experiences.

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Washington D.C.

How to Get the Toughest Restaurant Reservations in D.C.

Your ultimate cheat sheet for getting into some of the city’s most-sought-after restaurants, updated regularly with all the tips and tricks you need.

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Bird dumplings from Kalaya

Philadelphia

How to Get the Toughest Restaurant Reservations in Philadelphia

Your ultimate cheat sheet for getting into some of the city’s most-sought-after restaurants, updated regularly with all the tips and tricks you need.

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Miami

How to Get the Toughest Reservations in Miami

Your ultimate cheat sheet for getting into some of the city’s most-sought-after restaurants, updated regularly with all the tips and tricks you need.

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Los Angeles

How to Snag a Table at Vandell, Los Feliz’s Hottest Cocktail Bar

Since opening late last year, the Hillhurst Ave. charmer has had lines out the door. We spoke to partner Vay Su about how to get in and what to order once you’re there.

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Chicago

How to Get Into Dimmi Dimmi and What to Order Once You’re There

The best times to try your luck at the perpetually popular Lincoln Park red sauce joint.

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Atlanta

How to Get Into Gunshow, Where Fine Dining Feels Like a Party

Opened since 2013 by chef Kevin Gillespie, Gunshow still draws crowds eager to try its ever-changing menu.

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