The Lineup Dinner

In Collaboration with the Visa Dining Collection by OpenTable x Visa, The Lineup Proudly Presents: An Evening with TJ Hoy. TJ Hoy’s food is a mix of soul and structure — a collision of fine dining precision and the loose, joyful chaos of a southern crawfish boil. Originally from New Jersey, TJ fell in love with New Orleans and brought its spirit back north with him: the smoke, the brine, the butter, the ease. Now Chef de Cuisine at Gage & Tollner, he builds dishes that pull from the South but feel uniquely his — pickled things, preserved things, braised things, and always something sweet to finish the meal. His dinner draws from memory and movement: parks filled with friends, sunflowers on roadside farms, and the warmth of summer dusk. If you’re looking for a menu with depth, grit, and just enough swagger to make you smile — TJ’s got you. Access to this and all dinners in The Lineup Season 7 are available for eligible Visa credit cards.

In Collaboration with the Visa Dining Collection by OpenTable x Visa, The Lineup Proudly Presents: Kai Christensen. Kai grew up in Sisters, Oregon, where cooking was shaped by what was outside — a stream, a garden, the forest. His approach is grounded in simplicity, patience, and care: baking bread with wild yeast, learning to gut a fish with his dad, watching the seasons shift on the plate. Now sous chef at Penny, Kai brings those same values to his work in New York. His dinner is built around memory and environment — expect slow preserved ingredients, and delicate, clean flavors that speak softly but stay with you. It’s a menu that feels rustic but intentional, rooted in the land and shaped by craft. Each dish draws you into his quiet world, where small details carry meaning and nothing is rushed. If you’re craving food that feels handmade, grounded, and heartfelt, this one’s for you. Access to this and all dinners in The Lineup Season 7 are available for eligible Visa credit cards.

In Collaboration with the Visa Dining Collection by OpenTable x Visa, The Lineup Proudly Presents: Kai Christensen. Kelley Pittman brings the spirit of Hawai‘i to Brooklyn — not through flashy plating or touristy nostalgia, but through food that feels honest, warm, and full of care. Raised at potluck tables where everyone brought something they loved, Kelley’s cooking is deeply personal. Now a sous chef at Leon’s in NYC, she balances her heritage with sharp technique and a grounded sense of hospitality. Her dinner reflects the things she craves most: juicy, smoky proteins, tender noodles, simple vegetables that sing, and a dessert spread that feels like a family celebration. This isn’t just a meal — it’s a moment to gather, reflect, and feel at home, wherever you’re from. If comfort and memory had a seat at the table, it would taste like this. Access to this and all dinners in The Lineup Season 7 are available for eligible Visa credit cards.