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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

Ask any New Yorker which restaurant they’ve always wanted to go to but have struggled to get a reservation for,…

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Mandolin chicken dish

Miami

How to Get Into Mandolin Aegean Bistro

For more than a decade, Mandolin Aegean Bistro has been a whimsical beacon of fresh, housemade fare and warm hospitality.…

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Charleston

How to Get Into FIG

Ask anyone who’s ever dined in Charleston where to eat, and FIG is bound to be name-dropped. A leader of…

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Elephante

Los Angeles

How to Get Into Élephante (Even During Sunset)

In a lot of ways, Élephante is a transporting experience. For one, you take an elevator to get to the…

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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

Atlanta

How to Get Into BoccaLupo

Jason Furst, general manager at BoccaLupo, jokingly calls himself a “reservations systems nerd.” That’s not a bad type of nerd…

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Dallas

How to Get Into Lucia

Who in Dallas hasn’t heard of Lucia? Since opening in 2010, Jennifer and David Uygur’s small Bishop Arts restaurant has…

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Chicago

How to Get Into Monteverde

No one does pasta like Monteverde does, and everybody seems to know it. The West Loop Italian charmer has cultivated…

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Los Angeles

How to Get Into Ka’teen

Is it possible that everyone in L.A. is vacationing in Tulum right now, or are they all just dining at…

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Houston

How to Get Into Hidden Omakase

Like all great things, securing a seat at Hidden Omakase requires some work. First, you’ll need to find the restaurant: Concealed…

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A spread of dishes from Dame, one of the hardest reservations to get in all of New York right now.

New York

How to Get Into Dame

Ever since Dame transitioned from pop-up to permanent restaurant in June 2021, it’s been one of New York’s hardest reservations…

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Philadelphia

How to Get Into Tulip Pasta & Wine Bar

If you haven’t already, say hello to Tulip, your favorite new pasta place and wine spot in Fishtown. And in…

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San Francisco

How to Get Into Copra

You’d think with such a massive space, it’d be easier to get into Copra, the two-story, 138-seat restaurant on Fillmore,…

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New York

How to Get Into Raoul’s

Eddie Hudson has seen it all at Raoul’s. For 44 years, the eminent maître d’ has witnessed everything from art…

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Los Angeles

How To Get Into Cobi’s, Santa Monica’s Southeast Asian Hotspot

When Cobi’s opened in Santa Monica in the fall of 2021, it was a welcome addition to the Santa Monica…

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Los Angeles

How to Get Into Taco María, Southern California’s Acclaimed Mexican Restaurant

In the ten years since Taco María first opened, the Costa Mesa restaurant has earned itself a Michelin star, been…

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Chicago

How to Get Into Armitage Alehouse, Lincoln Park’s Poshest Pub

Lincoln Park’s Armitage Alehouse has one of the headiest vibes in a town full of heady vibes, nailing the sweet…

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New York

How to Get Into Foul Witch, and What to Expect While You’re There

In the early years of Roberta’s, the restaurant felt like a wild space where anything might happen behind that cinder…

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London

What To Expect at Rambutan, London’s Buzziest Sri Lankan Restaurant

Following the publication of her acclaimed Sri Lankan cookbook of the same name, chef Cynthia Shanmugalingam premiered her first restaurant…

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London

How To Get Into Kurisu Omakase

Named after his Japanese name, Kurisu Omakase offers a sensorial omakase experience drawing from the Thai-Colombian heritage of Tokyo-trained chef…

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London

How To Get Into Ikoyi, One of London’s Most Exciting Restaurants Right Now

Welcome to The One Who Keeps the Book, a regular series that aims to answer the question that matters most,…

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