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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 Into Pint-Sized Pizza Superstar Pizzeria Sei

We spoke with owner William Joo about how to get in to his wildly popular pizzeria before it moves to a larger location next year.

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Alba interior

How to Get Into Alba, West Hollywood’s Buzziest New Italian Restaurant

Co-owner Julian Black breaks down the seating strategy, the best times to book, and why patience pays off.

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The bar and dining room at Beethoven Market

How to Get Into Beethoven Market (And What to Order Once You’re There)

Mar Vista’s new hotspot has been packed every night of the week. Here’s how to get in, from someone who knows.

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A spread at Budonoki

How to Get into Budonoki, Virgil Village’s Electric Neighborhood Izakaya

We sat down with co-founder Eric Bedroussian to get the inside track on the best ways to snag a table.

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How to Get Into Holbox, L.A.’s Acclaimed Seafood Spot

It’s hard to overstate just how enthusiastic we are about Holbox. Gilberto Cetina’s sustainably-minded seafood stall inside of the community…

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Lucky Tiki space

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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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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How to Get Into Anajak Thai (And What to Order Once You’re There)

In 2019, when his father suffered a stroke, Justin Pichetrungsi left his art director job at Walt Disney to return…

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Ètra details

How to Snag a Table at Ètra, the Coolest Restaurant in Melrose Hill

Dimly lit shots of split-open langoustines, garlic chip-topped steak tartare, and a chicory salad with wisps of parm have been…

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How to Get Into Donna’s, Echo Park’s Cozy Italian American Banger

Red sauce nostalgia has exploded in Los Angeles, with Echo Park hotspot Donna’s leading the charge (see also). Since opening…

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