The Lineup Dinner

5.0

21 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Mar 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Great for scenic views
Lively

Introducing the sixth season of The Lineup — a dinner series showcasing New York City’s unsung culinary heroes: the people working on the line at the city’s top restaurants. This season, we’re bringing the excitement to Williamsburg with exclusive, one-night-only pop-up restaurants - now on Thursdays!

Meet Richard Haydinger, Line Cook at Ernesto’s, delivering a masterful mix of Italian and Spanish influences, with a focus on classic techniques and deeply satisfying dishes. Gabriel Borges, CDC at Chez Ma Tante, draws from his years in NYC’s top kitchens—including Estela and ATLA—to create bold, unexpected flavor combinations with fun nods to his New Orleans roots. Finally, Annika Altura, Line Cook at Lola’s, channels her Filipino-Chinese heritage mixed with her experience cooking in kitchens around the world to a precise, inventive menu.

Secure your seat now and experience these extraordinary menus crafted by some of the city’s most exciting rising stars!

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Location
639 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Filipino, Regional Spanish (Basque)
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

An Evening with Gabe Borges
US$195.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 24, 2025 only
Gabriel Borges, a New Orleans native, grew up surrounded by the city’s rich culinary culture—spending his childhood delivering seafood to restaurants and sharing Sunday dinners with legends like Emeril Legasse. After years working across sushi counters, fine-dining spots, and beloved NYC kitchens like Estela and ATLA, he brings a bold, boundary-pushing approach to his cooking. Currently at Chez Ma Tante, his dishes reflect a love for unexpected flavor combinations and a Southern influence that always finds its way to the plate.
An Evening with Annika Altura
US$195.00 per person
Prepaid
May 8, 2025 only
Annika Altura’s culinary path began in Manila, where a passion for baking led her to kitchen work at a young age. Her journey spans prestigious kitchens worldwide—from an early stage at Hong Kong’s Jinju to Michelin-starred Quince in San Francisco, where she spent two formative years. After stints at Copenhagen’s Alouette, NYC’s SAGA, and Naro, Annika now works under Chef Suzanne Cupps, where her thoughtful, technique-driven cooking reflects her Filipino-Chinese roots and an appreciation for research and innovation.
An Evening with Rich Haydinger
US$195.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 10, 2025 only
Rich Haydinger’s culinary journey began with a fascination for controlling flavors as a self professed picky eater. After honing his skills in scratch kitchens like Abe Fisher in Philadelphia, he moved to New York City to work at Don Angie, where he was drawn to their innovative approach to Italian-American cuisine. Now at Ernesto’s, he focuses on classic techniques and the simplicity of Spanish cooking. Rich brings a deep understanding of both front and back-of-house operations, shaped by years of dedication to the craft.

What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5 based on all time ratings

4.9Food
5Service
5Ambience
4.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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The Lineup at Food 52 offers a "truly an outstanding dining experience" with breathtaking views, "beyond incredible" food, and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the innovative concept of showcasing rising chefs, communal dining, and vibrant decor. "Incredible, from the food to the setting to the vibes," it's a must-try event.

21 Reviews

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Dianne
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Josh is a talented chef and his future is bright.
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Jenny
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is such a unique and wonderful NYC experience. The food was fabulous, and the space was gorgeous. Everyone was so nice and welcoming to us, and it's so fun to get to know an up-and-coming chef. I can't recommend it enough!
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Katherine
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Would love to attend again. What a special night of trying new things
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience. Relaxed, brilliant vibe, the food was something else. Couldn’t recommend highly enough
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on July 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our experience – concept was brilliant, service was attentive, and food was exquisite. We can't wait to return!
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LaurenH
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible, from the food to the setting to the vibes, and recommend enough
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing evening! The food, ambience, views, service and decor were beyond incredible! It was an evening we will never forget. Thank you to Chef Hannah Musante, Food 52, the entire Lineup dinner team and founder, Elena Besser. We loved it!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really incredible experience and atmosphere. The food was excellent (and such a fun concept to give these incredible rising chefs the opportunity to showcase their work!) and beyond that the whole thing was so well curated. You start walking through the kitchen which is cool to see, it's on the waterfront which is beautiful, there's a cocktail hour, and during the dinner portion you sit at larger tables so get to meet some new folks if that's your thing. We really loved it and plan to go again when they release the next tranche.
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SianiT
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish one of the best dining experiences of my life!! We had the most amazing service and the food was unbelievable! Everyone needs to try the lineup dinner I can’t wait to do it again.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic mouth art presented with grace and brilliance.
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The Lineup Dinner is rated 5 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Experiences are available.

639 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Additional information

Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Filipino, Regional Spanish (Basque)
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

The Lineup Dinner

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Additional information

Experiences

An Evening with Gabe Borges

An Evening with Annika Altura

An Evening with Rich Haydinger

Menu

Starter

Porchetta Di Testa Gilda

First Course

Beef Carpaccio

Second Course

Grilled Asparagus

Third Course

Sugo-Stuffed Agnolotti

Fourth Course

Grilled Monkfish

Fifth Course

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

What 21 people are saying

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