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Thursday, September 18, 2025, 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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Twenty Years of the Modern: Leadership Lessons with Executive Chef Tom Allan
Hosted by The Modern

 

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The Modern

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Founded by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, the Modern is a two-Michelin-starred, contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, join the Modern’s executive chef, Tom Allan, in a fireside chat as he reflects on the restaurant’s legacy over the past two decades, sharing lessons on leadership, fostering team culture, and staying creative in today’s competitive restaurant landscape. Gain an inside look at how enduring excellence is built and sustained through innovation, collaboration, and vision. The conversation will be followed by a Q&A session, a behind-the-scenes kitchen tour, and a few light bites to close out the experience.

Neighborhood
Midtown East
Session Type
Fast Track
Theme
Leadership and Inclusion
Hosted by
The Modern
Address
9 W 53rd St., New York, NY 10019