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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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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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Los Angeles

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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New York

How to Get Into Una Pizza Napoletana 

Perhaps you go to California for the tacos, Maine for the lobster, and the Carolinas or Texas for barbecue, but…

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New York

How to Get Into Konban, New York’s Favorite Spot for Japanese Katsu

Konban opened in Chelsea in December with the hype already built in. With locations in Seoul and hot off a…

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Miami

How to Get a Table at Rao’s in Miami

For years, tiny one-room Rao’s in East Harlem has been one of the most notoriously difficult reservations in America. The…

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New York

How to Get Into Tigre on the Lower East Side

When the team behind Williamsburg’s beloved oyster and cocktail bar Maison Premiere debuted its first bar in Manhattan, expectations were…

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Los Angeles

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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Chicago

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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Los Angeles

How to Get a Table at Ladyhawk, West Hollywood’s New Mediterranean Stunner

Where do you go after you win Top Chef Middle East/North Africa, and find yourself on Top Chef World All-Stars?…

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New York

How to Get Into Café Carmellini

Café Carmellini, which opened in November inside the luxurious Fifth Avenue Hotel, has already gained a reputation for its “Gilded…

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Chicago

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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