"If this green bean-sized Italian restaurant ever was a secret, it’s not anymore. Still, their waiting list for reservations is less bleak now than it will be in January. In fact, as we’re typing this (on a Tuesday at 2:06pm), there are a staggering four available tables for that very night. Also, Boia De is good about holding bar seating and outdoor tables for walk-ins. So go to Boia De this summer. It probably won’t be as hard as you think. Reservations go live on Resy at noon 30 days in advance. That is when you need to be at your computer, refreshing the page like your life depends on it. Use desktop, not mobile, so you can refresh and click around faster. If that doesn't work, Resy notifications are your friend. Boia De also holds space for nightly walk-ins. It’s a gamble, but try to come 20 minutes before they open. Walrus Rodeo, their excellent sister restaurant, is a back-up plan waiting for you next door." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino