{"id":366278,"date":"2026-10-06T22:08:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T22:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/366278\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T22:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T22:08:08","slug":"the-hit-dinner-series-the-lineup-is-coming-to-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/366278\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hit Dinner Series The Lineup is Coming to Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of New York\u2019s coolest dining concepts is coming to Chicago this November, and it\u2019s set to be the city’s ultimate culinary hot ticket. After nine wildly successful, sold-out seasons in NYC, The Lineup<\/a>\u2014a chef-driven dining series founded by Chicago native Elena Besser and presented by Resy\u2014is bringing its in-the-know energy to the Ravenswood Event Center.<\/p>\n

The series puts the spotlight on the incredible rising talent working behind the scenes at Michelin-starred<\/a> and neighborhood-favorite kitchens. It gives up-and-coming chefs a platform to step out from the kitchen and present a five-course dream menu that’s entirely their own.<\/p>\n

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“Chicago has one of the most dynamic culinary communities in the country,” says founder Elena Besser. “We’re having a blast creating a platform that celebrates the cooks making this city special, while bringing diners even closer to the people behind the food.”<\/p>\n

Here’s the star-studded lineup taking over Chicago across three Tuesdays this November (each night features two seatings, paired cocktails and a multi-course meal):<\/p>\n

November 5: Derek Serrano (CDC, Mi Tocaya Antojer\u00eda)
Opening the series, Serrano brings a deeply nostalgic, soul-warming menu inspired by his grandmother\u2019s kitchen. He’ll present Mexican-influenced classics reimagined with modern techniques and fresh Midwestern produce.<\/p>\n

November 12: Colin McHugh (CDC, Oriole)
Coming straight from two-Michelin-starred Oriole, McHugh showcases precision and contrast with ultra-sleek, luxurious dishes like butter-poached lobster and sablefish cut with vibrant pickles, concluding with an inventive, savory, cheese-based ice cream.<\/p>\n

November 19: Luis Diaz (Sous Chef, Giant)
Diaz wraps up the inaugural season with a boundary-pushing menu reflecting his journey from Ciudad Ju\u00e1rez and Alaska to Giant\u2019s test kitchen. Highlights include duck barbacoa burritos, masa fresca gnudi and a seared cornbread with hoja santa ice cream.<\/p>\n

With incredible food, specialty drink pairings and rare access to tomorrow\u2019s culinary icons, these limited seats won\u2019t last long. Tickets are available now at thelineupdinner.com\/tickets<\/a>. Follow @thelineupdinner<\/a> for more info leading up to the events.<\/p>\n