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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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M by Tasuku Murakami space

Atlanta

How to Get Into M by Tasuku Murakami

How to maximize your chances of getting a coveted reservation at the most exclusive omakase counter in Atlanta.

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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

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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Washington D.C.

How To Get A Seat At Lutèce, D.C.’s Foremost Neo-Bistro

If you spend enough time wandering Georgetown’s historic cobblestone streets, you’ll inevitably stumble upon the crowds at Lutèce. Located on…

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Bungalow yogurt kebabs

New York

How to Get the Toughest Restaurant Reservations in New York

Often in New York, the most important dining question doesn’t revolve around where to eat: It’s how do we get…

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Philadelphia

How to Get Into Amourette

Ever since chef Amanda Shulman opened Her Place Supper Club in 2021, it’s been one of the toughest tables in…

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A full house at Kisa

New York

How to Get Into New York’s Kisa

Kisa’s corner spot on Allen and Houston Streets has been drawing lines that run down the block since it opened…

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Lucky Tiki space

Los Angeles

How to Get into Lucky Tiki, WeHo’s Hidden-Gem Cocktail Speakeasy

There was a time when we wouldn’t have put “tiki speakeasy above a hot dog stand” on our bingo card…

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Maxwells Trading spread

Chicago

How to Get Into Maxwells Trading, Chicago’s Boundary-Breaking Standout

Since its buzzworthy launch last winter, Maxwells Trading has quickly emerged as a standout destination amid the industrial landscape just…

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Los Angeles

How to Get Into Mother Wolf, Hollywood’s Glittering Palace of Pizza and Pasta

Opening a restaurant in the middle of a pandemic does not, at first blush, seem like a recipe for success.…

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Chicago

Everything You Need to Know About Milk Room, Chicago’s Favorite Speakeasy

Milk Room opened inside the Chicago Athletic Association in 2015, a tiny eight-seat wooden bar dimly lit by candles that…

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New York

How to Get Into Theodora

Ever since Theodora opened in Fort Greene this February, it’s been an extremely challenging Resy to get. That’s probably because…

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Catch Miami Beach space

Miami

How to Snag at Table at Catch Miami Beach

Miami’s dining scene is unapologetically a scene. Posh restaurant brands from around the world are landing in our Magic City,…

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