Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare Closed Amid Legal Battle Between Chef, Owner

Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare, the iconic three-Michelin-star tasting restaurant by chef César Ramirez, quietly ceased operations in July. The closing, which hasn’t been previously reported, comes amid an ugly legal battle between Ramirez and Brooklyn Fare’s owner Moneer “Moe” Issa that has stranded diners and cost the restaurant hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue.

Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare is one of New York’s most hallowed culinary institutions. Guests book reservations months in advance and travel from around the world to experience Ramirez’s decadent menu including Hokkaido uni with Australian black truffle, Norwegian langoustine and ramp custard with foie gras. A corporate lawyer who lives in Los Angeles told Insider he had been ecstatic to snag a spot at the $430-a-head restaurant in July. “I had wanted to go to Chef’s Table for years,” he said. “I’d heard it’s the best dining experience in New York.”