"How Far In Advance Should You Book? Two weeks for indoor, day of for outdoor. Almost 20 years after they first opened, last-minute tables are still hard to come by at Nopa (but not impossible). There are typically heated outdoor seats available every night, or plan a couple of weeks ahead of time for a cozy booth inside. Come with a date and order the pork chop—which is the best we’ve had in the city—along with some wine and a side of thick-cut fries." - julia chen 1