CHEF JORGE OLARTE
Born and raised in South Florida, Chef Jorge pursued a career in culinary arts on a whim after trying his hand at various other vocations. After graduating from culinary school over 15 years ago, he went on to work in some of NYC’s most respected kitchens including Cafe Boulud (2 Michelin stars), Momofuku Ma Peche, and Momofuku Ssam Bar. He met his current business partner, Paul D’Avino while working at Gwynnett Street where they bonded over a shared passion for all things pasta. The two of them are set to open a new-age and experimental Italian restaurant called Cafe Mars in Brooklyn in Fall 2022.
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Career Highlights
Cafe Boulud
Momofuku Ma Peche
Momofuku Ssam Bar
Gwynnett Street
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.
