CHEF DOMINICK LEE
Growing up in New Orleans, Dominick fell in love with food by watching his mother cook. While studying for his Bachelors in Culinary Management at the Art Institute of Houston, he had the great fortune to stage at some of the most highly acclaimed restaurants in the country, including Alinea (3 Michelin Stars), Next (1 Michelin Star), and Blue Hill at Stone Barns (2 Michelin Stars). He also worked as an Executive Sous Chef for Kiran's, one of the best Indian restaurants in Houston. After graduating, Dominick took on the Executive Chef role at Poitin, where he received nominations for Rising Star Chef from CultureMap Houston and Eater Houston. Because he wanted to learn more about his Italian roots, he moved to Italy and became the Head Chef at Villa Lena Agriturismo in Tuscany. After returning to New York, Dominick became the Executive Chef of one of the city's buzziest restaurants, Alligator Pear. He is currently in Houston working on opening Augustine's, a progressive Creole restaurant set to open in fall 2024 at the Hotel King David.
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Career Highlights
Alinea
Next
Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Villa Lena Agriturismo
RESERVE A DINING EXPERIENCE WITH RESIDENT
PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE
Private dinners, corporate gatherings, birthdays, brand activations, and more — all planned with Michelin-trained chefs, exclusive NYC venues, and seamless full-service production.
What to expect when planning an event with Resident and our Michelin-trained chefs:
One-night-only menus created exclusively for your event
Chef-led presentation of each dish, ingredient, and inspiration
Hosted in iconic and exclusive NYC venues
Designed to bring people closer, one course at a time
*Subject to chef availability, we offer a broader roster of Michelin-trained chefs to choose from.
TICKETED DINING EXPERIENCE
A chef-guided, one-night-only menu served in intimate New York venues to a small group of guests. Not private — intentionally shared, and made memorable by the people you meet.
What to expect when attending a ticketed event at Resident:
A dining format crafted for connection, novelty, and convivial moments
A chef-guided, one-night-only menu shared by design
Not private — intentionally communal, powered by new connections
Intimate New York venues that spark conversation before the first course lands
*Subject to chef availability, we offer a broader roster of Michelin-trained chefs to choose from.
