Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare

This famed address hidden in the back corner of a Hell’s Kitchen grocery store has entered a new era under Chefs Max Natmessnig and Marco Prins. The room is a box of luxury and sparkles as bright as ever under the spotlights, with most guests seated at a glossy walnut counter that wraps around a brigade of cooks who have nowhere to hide. The team works quickly, sending out a volley of delicate tarts and bites that showcase skill and refinement. Highlights have included sea scallop in a lush brown butter sauce, turbot with firefly squid and herb-oil swirled buttermilk, and buri tartare with smoky creme fraiche and finger lime. All the while, an excellent service team keeps close watch from all corners of the room.

• Counter-only room tucked inside a grocery store in Hell’s Kitchen.
• Most seats face the brigade, with the kitchen in full view.
• Run under chefs Max Natmessnig and Marco Prins.

Signature Ingredients

• Shellfish and raw-bar staples, including oysters
• Scallops, often paired with rich sauces
• Caviar accents
• Vin jaune, used as a sauce base in signature bites

Tasting counter

A contemporary tasting menu served at a glossy walnut counter wrapped around the open kitchen, hidden in the back corner of a Hell’s Kitchen grocery store.

The opening volley leans on precise, small-format bites, with standout seafood courses appearing regularly.