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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.

How to Get a Table at Italian American Hotspot Canal Street Eatery

The pizza and pasta palace at the base of the BMO Tower is the place to be for all-you-can-eat Italian.

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How to get into Southport Corridor Italian Favorite Coda di Volpe

Learn how to land a coveted reservation at Coda di Volpe, get the best seats in the house, and what to order (spoiler: pizza and pasta, of course).

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A spread at DeNucci's

How to Book a Table at DeNucci’s (and What to Order Once You’re There)

Since 2009, Ballyhoo Hospitality has been building upon its flagship Lincoln Park restaurant, Gemini, with a dependable stable of restaurants…

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Maxwells Trading spread

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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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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Omakase Yume nigiri

How to Score One of the Six Seats at Omakase Yume in Chicago

“Yume” means dream in Japanese, and Omakase Yume is, accordingly, chef Sangtae Park’s dream restaurant, where he’s able to serve a…

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Bavette's sparkling sundae

The Secrets Behind Getting Into Bavette’s (And What to Order Once You’re There)

In the realm of Chicago hot spots, it’s not hard to see why Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf stands out. With…

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Trivoli Tavern space

How to Get Into Trivoli Tavern (and Have the Best Time There)

Some restaurants captivate you even before you even walk in, and Trivoli Tavern more than fits the bill. Nestled at…

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How to Get Into White-Hot Basque Steakhouse Asador Bastian

Since opening in March 2023, Asador Bastian has become one of the most popular chophouses in Chicago, thanks to its…

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How To Get Into Mexican Hotspot La Josie – and What to Order Once You’re In

A buzzy Mexican restaurant and agave bar on Randolph Street’s Restaurant Row, La Josie has become a reliable neighborhood staple…

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