Love On The Line is our declaration of affection for the people that define hospitality, and the threads that connect our industry – from the servers holding it down each night, the suppliers dedicated to creating magic from the earth, to the line cooks who put their love on the line with every dish, at every service.
To kick off 2026, we’re inviting you to celebrate the things that make hospitality so special – with our diners, the restaurants we love, and their stories at the heart of it all. Explore more, below.
What Made Industry Lifers Fall in Love with Restaurants?
We ask workers from the nation’s leading restaurants what drew them to hospitality — and why they stay.
The Events
This February and March, Resy will bring Love On The Line to life through two immersive pop-ups in New York (February 28 – March 1, 2026) and Chicago (March 6 – 7, 2026). Blurring the line between front and back of house, these intimate counter dining experiences will allow guests to experience how some of the nation’s most coveted restaurants, bars, and wineries leave their love on the line through a series of unique collaborative menus.
Tickets will be available beginning February 11 at 11 a.m. ET, for eligible American Express® Card Members who have linked their American Express Card to their Resy profile and purchase their ticket with that Card. American Express Card Members will have exclusive access to reservations for 48 hours prior to the public. Tickets will be available to the public on February 13 at 11 a.m. ET on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last.
Must be 21+ to attend this event. Must be 21+ to drink alcohol. Please drink responsibly.
Terms Apply*
The Lineup
New York
Saturday, February 28 & Sunday, March 1
Lunch (11:30 a.m.) & Aperitivo (2:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.)
Dishes by Bong & Mister Jiu’s
Cocktails by Schmuck, wines from Scribe Winery
Dinner (7:00 p.m.) & Nightcap (9:30 p.m. or 11:00 p.m.)**
Dishes by Danny’s, Kalaya, Smithereens and Stissing House
Cocktails by Schmuck, wines from Scribe Winery
**Nightcap experience will be offered only on Saturday, February 28
Chicago
Friday, March 6
Nightcap (8:00 p.m. or 9:30 p.m.)
Bites & Drinks by All Together Now, Dimmi Dimmi & Galit
Wines from Scribe Winery
Saturday, March 7
Lunch (11:30 a.m.) & Aperitivo (2:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.)
Dinner (7:00 p.m.) & Nightcap (9:30 p.m.)
Dishes & Drinks by All Together Now, Dimmi Dimmi & Galit
Wines from Scribe Winery
A Love Letter to Restaurant Cooks
On Sundays, I have a ritual. I go to Los Angeles’ Chinatown and queue up behind the aunties at Shang…
A Love Letter to the Unicorns
More than a few times, I landed at JFK on an icy winter weeknight, with a simple goal to get…
A Love Letter to Waiting Tables
A server who joined the profession at age 35 shares a heartfelt essay on the profound life lessons learned while working the front of the house.
A Love Letter to Dining Alone
To all the restaurants and bars that always took such good care of solo diners, from hotel lobbies to mom-and-pop noodle shops.
The Small Things Make Restaurants Special
Haikus or 17-syllable odes to the little details, sensations, and things that make New York dining so special.
A Love Letter to Analog Dinners
A few years ago, my brain broke. My phone had been not-so-delicately nudging me like a worried grandparent – grunting…
12 Hours at Yamada: Everything That Goes Into a Single Kaiseki Service
A glimpse into a day at Yamada, from renowned kaiseki master Isao Yamada, from the lens of photographer Ben Hon.
A Day With Nok Suntaranon and Evan Funke
For one night in Los Angeles, Nok Suntaranon and Evan Funke joined forces at Felix Trattoria for an unforgettable dinner…
Nine Hours at Restaurant Daniel: À la Presse
A day behind the scenes at Daniel Boulud’s namesake restaurant, through the lens of photojournalist Michael Harlan Turkell.
A Night at Yess. Or, a Meal That Came So Close to Never Happening
The third dish from my evening at Yess — a grand little restaurant in downtown L.A. that reminded me so…
Every Day at Sylvia’s Is a True Family Affair
A glimpse into a day at the historic New York restaurant, from photographer Adreinne Waheed.
Erling Wu-Bower of Maxwells Trading is Always Learning
Wu-Bower on how he’s still learning on the job two years in, the story behind that famous sweet potato, and the secret to the West Loop’s restaurant’s success.
*Terms & Conditions
“Love On The Line by Resy” consumer pop-up dining events will take place in New York, NY from February 28-March 1, 2026 and in Chicago, IL from March 6-7, 2026. To participate, you can purchase tickets on Resy.com or through the Resy app.
Tickets will be available beginning February 11, 2026 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, for eligible American Express® Card Members who have linked their American Express Card to their Resy profile and purchase their ticket with that Card. All American Express Card Members will have exclusive access to reservations for 48 hours prior to the general public.
Tickets will be available to the general public on February 13, 2026 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. Ticket quantities are limited, vary by ticket type, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are final sale, and the ticket purchase price is inclusive of the prix fixe course menu for the experience. Guests are eligible to make 1 reservation purchase per event day of up to a maximum of 4 tickets. Due to limited seating, guests cannot purchase multiple services for the same event day. Taxes and optional gratuity will be added to all ticket purchases at the point of check out.
Ticket prices and menus are subject to change. Due to the nature of this experience, the venue may be unable to accommodate certain allergies or dietary restrictions. Amex/Resy are not liable for any inability to accommodate.
All tickets are to be pre-paid and a breakdown of what is included in the ticket price is accessible at blog.resy.com/loveontheline Tickets cannot be transferred, redistributed, or otherwise sold to another individual or entity. Any such ticket will be cancelled. Resy may modify or cancel this offer at any time.
All tickets are counter seating and will be seated next to other parties.
Must be 21 + to attend this event. Must be 21+ to drink alcohol. Please drink responsibly. Resy reserves the right to remove, or request the removal of, any person(s) for inappropriate behavior, including, but not limited to conduct that is deemed, in Resy and/or Resy’s designee’s opinion to be disruptive, abusive, or violent.
Additional terms and conditions may apply.
