After decades of culinary brilliance, The Restaurant faces an uncertain future without its storied leader.
The announcement sends panic throughout the staff and Chef Landwald's three children—Jozef, Anna, and Firas—who have all spent years working in their father’s demanding kitchen.
As rumors of a successor spread, Angeleno food writers and critics (our audience) receive cryptic invites to one final dinner service. During this exclusive evening, Jozef, Anna, and Firas must prepare a signature dish to curry the audience's favor by and inherit The Restaurant’s legacy.
Blending the drama of Succession with the madcap tone of The Bear, FAMILY MEAL promises a unique immersive format where loyalty simmers, ambition cuts like a knife, and nothing is off the table.
Family Meal gives guests a front row seat to the camraderie and chaos of the kitchen with a five course meal prepared by Chef Ben Baron and a story crafted by acclaimed immersive entertainment company, The Speakeasy Society.
Set in the storied old Hollywood design studio, Rita House, Family Meal will be presented in an intimate style where patrons become part of the action - but we need your help! Your support will ensure the premier of this unique collaboration goes off without a hitch. Your contributions will be used for:
Dinner. That’s right—every night, Chef Ben is cooking a five-course meal, live.
Beverages, including curated non-alcoholic pairings
Venue rental and build-out
Staff for front-of-house and service support
Rehearsals to train both performance and kitchen timing
Wardrobe and costume coordination
Scenic design to transform the space into a working restaurant/theater
Equipment rentals (kitchen, plating, service)
Sound & lighting to bring the story—and space—to life
Insurance to keep everyone safe, covered, and legal
Subsidized and free tickets for student groups and low income patrons