CHEF NICHOLAS TRAN
After taking a job as a dishwasher, Nicholas fell in love with the culinary world, hence moving up the ladder and perfecting his craft as he continued to cook around the world at acclaimed restaurants such as Quince (3 Michelin Stars) and Cotogna in San Francisco and Gramercy Tavern (1 Michelin Star) and Kappo Masa in New York. Nicholas currently runs an 8-seater fine dining popup concept called The Dark Room.
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Career Highlights
Quince
Cotogna
Gramercy Tavern
Kappo Masa
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.
