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The Library

220+ venues across 15 markets. Seven complete Field Guides included. No Yelp reviews. No tourist traps. Just decision-grade intelligence for people who can't afford reputational risk.

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220+

Venues

Cities

149

Tables

Havens

Moments

Inside the Library

A preview of the intelligence, frameworks, and tools included in every membership tier. This is only a glimpse; new field guides, itineraries, and private dining intel are added weekly.

Custom Built Itineraries

Thoughtfully curated based on client requirements.

Executive Dinner Playbook

High-stakes hospitality strategy in a 13-page framework.

Private Dining Room Matrix

Capacity, acoustics, pricing, and lead times at a glance.

New Orleans Field Guide

Thirty-eight vetted venues with insider notes.

Want to explore a full Field Guide? Open the New Orleans Field Guide (Free Preview) .

The LBB Index

Every venue scored on four dimensions. Michelin stars alone don't make the cut. We evaluate what actually matters for high-stakes hospitality.

Taste

Does this place understand what it's trying to be? Execution quality, culinary point of view, consistency across service.

Soul

Does it have a point of view? Would you remember it? Story embedded in the walls, not just renting the room.

Ease

Can you book it? Parking? Logistics? How much friction exists between "yes" and actually getting your party seated?

Generosity

Worth the spend? Staff invested in your success? Do they treat your guests like VIPs or just another table?

Scoring

Each dimension: 1-10 • Total possible: 40

Most venues: 24-32 • Above 33: Exceptional • Below 24: Doesn't make the Library

Field Guide Coverage

Complete Field Guides available for members. Previews open to everyone.

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Austin, Chicago, Las Vegas, New Orleans

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London, Los Angeles, San Francisco

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Own a Venue?

The Little Black Book is invitation-only, but we're always looking for venues with taste, privacy, generosity, and soul. If you operate a restaurant, hotel, or experience that serves discerning clientele, we'd like to hear from you.

We don't accept every submission. We source from trusted editorial outlets and personal relationships. But if you believe your venue belongs in the hands of executives who can't afford reputational risk, submit it for consideration.

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What We Look For

■ Private dining capacity for 8-40 guests
■ Editorial recognition (Eater, Infatuation, NYT, Michelin, James Beard)
■ Noise levels conducive to conversation
■ Service that protects reputation, not just fills seats
■ Ownership with a point of view. Soul embedded in the walls