Eater Announces Chef and Restaurant Line Up for New Annual Event, Off Menu

Eater announced the lineup for Eater Off Menu, its new annual tentpole event celebrating the expansive influence of food and dining on the culture at large. Taking place on September 20th and presented by Capital One, Eater Off Menu will be at STORIED in New York City, with tickets on sale starting today. Timed to Eater’s 20th anniversary, Eater Off Menu will feature memorable culinary trends and themes throughout the event, with the biggest chefs and restaurants from the last two decades serving exclusive dishes and drinks created in collaboration with Eater.

The experience will be focused around four distinct areas, each leaning into a key dining trend from the last 20 years, including:

• Heritage Cooking, which will spotlight familial traditions and fresh twists from some of Eater’s favorite chefs, featuring appearances and dishes from chef and CEO Jason Wang of Xi’an Famous Foods, chef Sean Brock, chef Cristina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa, along with bo ssam from David Chang’s Momofuku
• More is More is where maximalism and playful excess will be in full swing as guests indulge in dishes from Kwame Onuwachi’s Tatiana, Mario Carbone’s Carbone, and drinks from Dave Arnold’s Bar Contra, among others
• Chef Nancy Silverton’s Pizzeria Mozza will join other chefs and restaurants known for putting a spotlight on all things From Scratch with seasonal vegetables, pickles, fermented foods, and all the best of ingredient - focused cooking
• Just Desserts will give guests the opportunity to enjoy treats from pastry chef Caroline Schiff, Dominique Ansel Bakery, and others, capping off the night with decadent confections and delights.

In addition to the participating chefs and restaurants, Eater Off Menu has partnered with Capital One, giving their cardholders first access to the event along with exclusive perks and take-home gifts. The Capital One Exclusive Preview Hour ticket includes general admission, early access during a special VIP hour, complimentary champagne, dedicated concierge check-in, and exclusive perks at four featured stations that include add-ons to bites, drinks, and other treats. Preview Hour guests will also take home a curated gift bag filled with exclusive edible items from Eater’s favorite restaurants. Capital One rewards cardholders can access this ticket exclusively on Capital One Dining. Through Capital One Dining, cardholders can attend curated events and secure coveted reservations, from local gems to Michelin-starred fine dining.

Additional brand activations include the international airline Cathay Pacific’s Dim Sum Cart drawing inspiration from Hong Kong’s iconic dim sum culture and Cathay Pacific’s premium dining experience and Impossible Foods’ “Impossible Diner” where guests can enjoy plant-based twists on classic favorites. In addition, Vitamix will showcase unique popcorn toppings for guests to take home and chef Greg Baxtrom, a prominent culinary leader from World Central Kitchen’s Chef Corps, will be on site serving a signature dish.

Vox Media will contribute 100% of the net proceeds of all tickets sold on events.voxmedia.com/EaterOffMenu for the Eater Off Menu event being held in New York City on September 20, 2025, to World Central Kitchen. World Central Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides fresh meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. To learn more about World Central Kitchen, visit wck.org.

Eater Off Menu will be held on Saturday, September 20 at STORIED at 527 W. 26th street in New York City. On sale starting today, early-bird group ticket discounts will be available through August 22. Capital One rewards cardholders customers may purchase tickets for an exclusive preview hour of the Off Menu event. All tickets include food and beverages.

Future Eater Off Menu events will focus on other timely and impactful themes within the food, restaurant, and hospitality industries.

About Eater

Eater is the locals-first authoritative guide to eating better. With editors across the country covering more than 20 local dining scenes, Eater sits at the center of the food and dining world, shaping food culture with its award-winning journalism and programming, as well as its beloved maps and guides. Eater is the leading voice in food media, with a devoted following on digital, social, audio, and video platforms; and products including cookbooks, cookware, and travel guides.

About Capital One

At Capital One we’re on a mission for our customers – bringing them best-in-class products, rewards, service, and experiences. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers products and services to individuals, small businesses and commercial clients. We use technology, innovation, and interaction to provide consumers with products and services to meet their needs. Through Capital One Dining and Capital One Entertainment, we provide our rewards cardholders with access to unforgettable experiences in the areas they’re passionate about, including dining, music and sports. Learn more at capitalone.com/dining and capitalone.com/entertainment.

About World Central Kitchen

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served more than 500 million nourishing meals around the world. When disaster strikes, WCK’s Relief Team mobilizes with the urgency of now to start cooking and serving meals to people in need. By partnering with organizations on the ground and activating a network of local restaurants, food trucks, and emergency kitchens, WCK serves comforting meals to survivors of disasters quickly and effectively. To support regional economies, WCK prioritizes purchasing local ingredients to cook with or distribute directly to families in need. We know that good food provides not only nourishment, but also comfort and hope, especially in times of crisis.