17 Previously Impossible Reservations That Are Easy Now - New York - The Infatuation

"How Far In Advance Should You Book? You can eat here tonight. When Libertine opened, it was immediately impossible to get into. The formula was just too alluring for the citizens of the West Village: French food, martinis, a faux bistro setup complete with a Serge Gainsbourg poster. Two years later, you can stop by whenever you want. Given the quality of the food—special shoutout to the oeufs mayo and duck deux façons—that’s surprising. But there is one catch: a $60+ entree is not unheard of here." - bryan kim