On Tuesday, March 21, Michelin starred Chef John Fraser launched The Industry Table, an initiative that invites hospitality workers to dine at cost at his restaurants. The Industry Table launched across Fraser’s entire New York portfolio, including IRIS, La Marchande, North Fork Table & Inn, and The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens at The Times Square EDITION.
A table will be reserved every night of dinner service for each restaurant. The program is designed to foster community amongst the hospitality industry by gathering around the table and making dining out accessible to all. Restaurant workers will enjoy prices at about a 70 percent discount of what is listed on the menu.
A note from Chef John Fraser:
Industry Friends,
If nothing else, the pandemic reminded us of how much we missed our industry family and community. With nothing more than the simple desire to reconnect and share the fruits of our labor with like-minded, passionate folks, The Industry Table was born.
Alongside my team, we developed an industry-exclusive experience that welcomes you to dine at any of our restaurants as a VIP, entirely at cost.
The true intention behind this offering is to help reignite the spirit that brought us into hospitality in the first place while also rebuilding a sense of community and camaraderie.
Dining out in New York has become prohibitively expensive. We got into this business because we wanted to share. Exploring other chefs’ menus has, and continues to be, a key part of my culinary journey. I could not have become the chef I am today at current prices. The Industry Table is our team’s effort to help level the playing field so that all can access our restaurants and be inspired.
The only rules are: you cover booze, help spread the word about our program, and provide valuable feedback on your experience. That’s all we ask.
I look forward to welcoming you.
— Chef John Fraser
THE INDUSTRY TABLE EXPERIENCE
- Enjoy a dinner for two at IRIS, La Marchande, North Fork Table & Inn, and The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens.
- At least one guest must be currently employed in the restaurant industry.
- Alcohol is not included (due to the law), but exploring our beverage menus is encouraged!
- At the end of your evening, you will be charged at our food cost.
- Sit back, relax, and let us take care of you!
- At the end of your evening, you will be charged at our food cost.
- Sit back, relax, and let us take care of you!
Reservations for this industry-exclusive experience can be made by filling out The Industry Table form on the JF Restaurants website.
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