CHEF IAN MCHUGH
Originally from the Riverdale neighborhood in the Bronx, Ian was always encouraged by his parents to cook for himself, starting a lifelong love for food. After pursuing a career as a heavy metal guitarist and bassist, he decided to enroll in culinary school at the International Culinary Center (formerly the French Culinary Institute), graduating the top of his class. From there, Ian proceeded to work at some of the best restaurants in the city, including Marea (1 Michelin Star), Meadowsweet (1 Michelin Star), Restaurant Marc Forgione (1 Michelin Star), Llama San, and Le Crocodile. Currently, he is a sous chef at Jonathan Waxman's acclaimed Jams restaurant and hosts a metal-themed online cooking show called "Eaten Back to Life".
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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 ticked 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.