Resy Presents The Franks’ Backyard Chef Series
An annual dinner series hosted by Resy and Frankies Spuntino Group, The Franks’ Backyard Chef Series launched in 2017 the monthly event ran from April through October and featured internationally acclaimed chefs cooking alongside co-owners Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo in the backyard garden of Frankies 457.
Together, they created unique interpretations of cookout fare and collaborated on one-of-a-kind dishes and moments.
Guest chefs included David Chang (Momofuku, NY), Daniela Soto-Innes (Cosme | Atla, NY), and David McMillan + Fred Morin (Joe Beef, MTL).

Photography by Molly Tavoletti for Resy.
Pictured (left to right) the Franks (chefs Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo of Frankies Spuntino), Dan Turtel (Peter Luger), Chefs Scott Tacinelli and Angie Rito (Don Angie) & David Berson (Peter Luger).
Year III poster artwork by Marie Assénat.
Photography by Krista Schlueter for Resy.
Pictured chefs Daniela Soto-Innes (Cosme | Atla) & Danny Bowien (Mission Chinese).
Photography by Liz Clayman for Resy.
Pictured (left to right) chefs Frank Falcinelli (Frankies Spuntino), Marc-Olivier Frappier, David McMillan, Fred Morin (Joe Beef) & Frank Castronovo (Frankies Spuntino).
Photography by Meredith Jenks for Resy.
Year I poster artwork by Jean Jullien.
Photography by Meredith Jenks for Resy.