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Kristina Jenkins

Kristina Jenkins

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The 20 toughest restaurant reservations to get in America

The 20 toughest restaurant reservations to get in America

For the devoted fine-diner, prime eating and world-class drinking are well worth the wait. Even a very, very long wait. Even half a year. We all know some restaurants are tough to get into—from the best Italian restaurants in America to the best sushi restaurants in America and the best vegetarian restaurants in America, there are reservation challenges to be had all across the country. But a select group of restaurants are special; they require patience, yes, but also zealous perseverance to get into. The toughest restaurant reservations to get in America demand a dedication to using calendar reminders, speed dial and sheer tenacity. Follow Time Out USA on Facebook; sign up for the Time Out USA newsletter

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é by José Andrés

é by José Andrés

At the Las Vegas iteration of José Andrés’s culinary lab, the eight-seat bar books one month out by first-come, first-served email reservation only. Lucky correspondents will snag a seat for an experimental 15-course tasting in a space within the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas hotel.

Minibar by José Andrés

Minibar by José Andrés

Miss out on a culinary adventure to Ferran Adrià’s elBulli? Try to secure one of the twelve seats at Minibar by chef José Andrés—an Adrià disciple—for a progressive meal merging art, science and unmistakable culinary flair. Seasonal reservations are acquired via email and roll out every three months. If sheer proximity to this hot ticket suffices, snap up a seat at the adjacent Barmini, Andrés’ culinary cocktail lab.