Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Go behind the scenes as Executive Chef Thomas Allan leads his team through a Friday night dinner rush at The Modern in New York City, a 2-Michelin-Star restaurant. From tasting menu plating to real-time kitchen communication, see how a world-class fine dining kitchen handles over 200 guests with precision and speed during an intense night of service.

Photography: Jordan Sokol


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