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food-and-dining2 years ago

"Brooklyn Fare's Chef's Table Welcomes Fresh Culinary Talent"

Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant, has found its new co-chefs, Max Natmessnig and Marco Prins, following the departure of chef César Ramirez. The restaurant, which had been closed since July due to a legal dispute between Ramirez and owner Moe Issa, plans to reopen on October 4 with a "more positive" atmosphere. Natmessnig, previously the executive chef at a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Munich, and Prins, who worked in the Netherlands and at Restaurant Ukiyo in the East Village, will continue the 13-course format. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.

food-and-dining2 years ago

"Brooklyn Fare's Star Chef Fired as Chef's Table Closes"

Michelin-starred restaurant Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare abruptly closed in July after firing its head chef, César Ramirez, following disputes between owner Moneer "Moe" Issa and Ramirez. Ramirez filed a lawsuit against the restaurant for unpaid wages and other damages. The court granted Ramirez an injunction to return as chef, but the restaurant is now in talks to reopen with a new chef in October. Customers were not informed of the sudden closure, and employees were given no notice of termination. Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare is a highly acclaimed restaurant that has been operating for over a decade.

food-and-dining2 years ago

Legal Battle Forces Closure of Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare

Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare, a renowned three-Michelin-star restaurant, closed in July amid a legal battle between chef César Ramirez and owner Moneer "Moe" Issa. Ramirez filed a complaint against Issa, alleging breach of contract, unpaid wages, defamation, and more. Ramirez also accused Issa of embezzling funds from the restaurant. The court granted an injunction allowing Ramirez to reopen the restaurant and return as chef. The closure has left diners stranded and resulted in significant financial losses. The case highlights the clash of egos and the debate over tolerating bad behavior in the pursuit of culinary perfection.