DINE AT THE CHEF’S TABLE

Our Michelin-trained chefs craft one-night-only, 5-course tasting menus in exclusive venues — from private apartments to members-only clubs across NYC.

Savor innovative dishes from chefs who've mastered kitchens like The French Laundry and Eleven Madison Park, paired with sommelier-selected wines and personal stories behind each creation.

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Saturday, April 25, 2026 at The One Manhattan Square Chef’s Kitchen

Apr 25

Lower East Side | April 25

Chef Ajesh Deshpande

Chef Ajesh is dedicated to showcasing his cultural cuisine, Contemporary Indian, as well as elevated Bistro cuisines. He refined his fine-dining craft at Michelin-starred restaurants Eleven Madison Park (★★★) and Gabriel Kreuther (★★).

May 1

Downtown Brooklyn | May 1

Chef Lorenzo Demirboga

Born and raised in Bern, Switzerland, to a Swiss father and Turkish mother, Chef Lorenzo's cooking is rooted in a childhood spent in his grandmother's Turkish kitchen. His experience spans some of Europe and New York's top kitchens, including Bellevue Palace (★) in Bern, Widder (★★) in Zurich, The Japanese (★★) in Andermatt, a stage at Sézanne (★★★) in Tokyo, and as Chef de Partie at Eleven Madison Park (★★★) in New York. In 2025, he took first place at the Grand Concours Culinaire in Paris, earning an Order from the French Ministry of Culture. His cuisine blends Japanese precision with French technique—ingredient-driven, rooted in memory, and never intimidating.

May 7

Lower East Side | May 7

Chef Mackenzie Milone

Chef Mackenzie's love of food was ignited by her time on film sets, where she found herself drawn less to the camera than to the energy that gathered around the craft services table. Her experience includes Gramercy Tavern (★), Restaurant Daniel (★★), and Ci Siamo, where her work spanned from the live-fire roast to pasta stations. In addition to her time in the kitchen, a year working as a sommelier deepened her understanding of how food and wine speak the same language. Her cuisine blends classical French technique with Italian home cooking. Drawing on her background in acting, she brings a cinematic approach to her food, turning each dish into a visual and sensory experience.

May 14

Downtown | May 14

Chef Sabdiel Cortés

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Chef Sabdiel brings over 20 years of experience to New American cuisine. After moving to New York City in 2013, he worked with chefs including Daniel Boulud at Café Boulud (★), Gunnar Gíslason at Agern (★), and Mads Refslund of iLIS NYC. He later helped establish and lead the kitchen at Shou Sugi Ban House in the Hamptons for six years. His cooking highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients and the diversity of modern American cuisine.

May 15

Downtown Brooklyn | May 15

Chef Ryan Moser

Chef Ryan’s cooking draws deeply from Contemporary American and Southern traditions with a focus on locally sourced, highly seasonal, and foraged foods. His cuisine celebrates ingredients at their peak and also preserves them to carry those flavors forward and extend their season. Ryan has honed his craft at a distinguished range of kitchens — from the French-inspired bistro Margot and Nordic fine dining destination Aska (★★), to Mediterranean coastal restaurant Crevette and, most recently, Lord's.

May 28

Lower East Side | May 28

Chef Maria Barriga

Chef Maria Barriga is an exceptionally talented cross-cuisine chef, but specializes in Central and South American flavors. She has honed her skills at Michelin-starred restaurants Mugaritz (★★), Noma (★★★), and Oxalis (★), and is currently the Chef de Cuisine at Oxomoco (★) in NYC.

May 29

Downtown Brooklyn | May 29

Chef Mark Garcia

Chef Mark Garcia specializes in Elevated New American and Central American comfort flavors and techniques, enhanced by his fine-dining training at the Michelin-starred restaurant Eleven Madison Park (★★★). He previously resided at the West Village hotspot, Hungry Llama Cafe and is now part of the team at Kora, a bakery in Sunnyside, Queens.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at One Manhattan Square

Jun 3

Downtown | June 3

Chef Lem Soriano

Born in New York City and raised in the Philippines, Chef Lem brings Filipino flavors into a modern New American context. His experience includes Oxalis (★), the opening team at Place des Fêtes, and serving as Sous Chef within the John Fraser group at restaurants including 701West and North Fork Table & Inn. In 2024, he co-founded Solo Diner, a Filipino American pop-up rooted in nostalgia, seasonality, and preservation-driven techniques.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at The Brooklyn Point Chef’s Table

Jun 4

Downtown Brooklyn | June 4

Chef Nathaniel Lettieri

Chef Nathaniel showcases Seasonal Italian cuisine, rooted in his Italian heritage and a passion for fresh, bold flavors. He refined his technique at Michelin-starred Marea (★★) and Gabriel Kreuther (★★).

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at The One Manhattan Square Chef’s Kitchen

Jun 11

Lower East Side | June 11

Chef Emily Drucker

Chef Emily combines her extensive pastry background with a passion for Jewish and Puerto Rican flavors, offering a unique perspective on fine dining. With experience at Michelin-starred restaurants such as Dirt Candy (★★), Ci Siamo, and the renowned Jean Georges Group, she brings a distinctive touch to every dish.

Jun 12

Tribeca | June 12

CHEF JONATHAN ALARCON

Born and raised in Westchester, NY, Chef Jonathan's love of cooking was sparked by his father, a talented chef who introduced him to the flavors of Bolivian cuisine. A graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education, Chef Jonathan has trained in some of New York's most elite kitchens, including Restaurant Daniel (★★), Eleven Madison Park (★★★), Le Bernardin (★★★), The Modern (★★), and Blue Hill at Stone Barns (★★). Recently, he traveled extensively through South America, eating his way through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia at multiple World's 50 Best Restaurants, an experience that brought new inspiration and a deeper connection to his heritage. His cuisine is best described as New American with a South American soul, rooted in French technique, with a deep love for fish and shellfish.

Friday, June 19, 2026 at The Meatpacking Collective

Jun 19

Downtown | June 19

Chef Julien Castillo

Born and raised in the Bronx, Chef Julien's love of cooking began at home—first out of necessity, then blossoming into a creative calling inspired by his grandmother's kitchen. His experience spans some of New York's most acclaimed restaurants, including The Clocktower (★), Llama Inn (James Beard Finalist), Llama San, and the Breslin. Now working as a freelance private chef, his cuisine is deeply personal and memory-driven—beginning not with ingredients, but with the people he's cooking for, their stories, and the flavors that shaped them.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at The Meatpacking Collective

Jun 24

Downtown | June 24

Chef Maddie Dudek

Chef Maddie Dudek, a former Gramercy Tavern (★) chef, blends hyper-seasonal Americana with classical French techniques. Her "High-Low" style merges elevated flavors with comforting nostalgia.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at The One Manhattan Square Chef’s Kitchen

Jun 25

Lower East Side | June 25

Chef Pierre Magnolini

Chef Pierre Magnolini, born in Nancy, France, began his culinary training at 16. He refined his craft in the fine dining landscape of Paris at Plaza Athénée (★★★), Le Meurice (★★★), and Lucas Carton (★). In New York, he led Frevo to a Michelin star as Chef de Cuisine, blending classical French technique with modern, soulful execution.

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Elegant open-concept dining space featuring a marble chef’s counter, modern pendant lighting, and warm copper accentsElegant open-concept dining space featuring a marble chef’s counter, modern pendant lighting, and warm copper accents

With Resident’s private dinner reservations, you’ll step into an evening that feels both exclusive and personal. Limited to 15-30 guests, Michelin-trained chefs guide you through a one-night-only menu, sharing the inspiration behind each dish. A sommelier elevates the experience with pairings designed to spark conversation and connection.

Hosted in stunning NYC venues such as breathtaking penthouses, elegant townhouses, and chef’s kitchens, every private dining event features a unique menu crafted by the chef for that evening. Guests can preview menus before making a purchase, and we are happy to accommodate all dietary restrictions.

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WANT TO HOST A CHEF-DRIVEN PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE?

In addition to ticketed dinners, Resident offers fully private event planning for companies and individuals alike. From board meetings and brand activations to milestone celebrations and intimate gatherings, Michelin-trained chefs design one-night-only menus while our team delivers seamless, exclusive experiences your guests will never forget.

Resident makes hosting a private dining experience effortless. Every detail, from staff and service to food and beverage, is seamlessly arranged, while Michelin-trained chefs lead the evening with interactive storytelling. Beyond seated dinners, we also curate cocktail receptions, networking events, holiday parties, and panels that feel equally elevated.

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