Scrumptious sizzles ignited the senses at the lavish Amex Culinary Collective bash last night.
The Centurion Lounge at K’Far in Brooklyn was the scene that paved the way for a whole new level of divine deliciousness.
The event toasted Resy chefs Kwame Onwuachi, Mashama Bailey, Sarah Grueneberg, Mike Solomonov, and acclaimed bar director Harrison Ginsberg’s partnership in creating a new food and beverage menu at select Centurion Lounges across the US beginning July 29.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 22: Jasmine Tookes attends the American Express Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge event at K’Far in Brooklyn on July 22, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for American Express)
A night full of delights and whimsical touches, as only Amex can deliver, it made for memorable moments from start to finish. So much bliss was brought to attendees that including model Jasmine Tookes, fashion designer Raul Lopez, actress Wally Baram, and influencer Tinx. Guests enjoyed the evening to the tune of DJ sets by Mei Kwok and Isan Elba.
Celebrating American Express partnering with the James Beard Award-winning Resy chefs to form The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge, the party was a fantastic showcase of the impressive platform to come. Creating a menu of dishes and crafted cocktails inspired by the dishes from their renowned restaurants across the country, new menu items will be available in all 15 U.S. Centurion Lounges. Select recipes developed by The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge will also be available at Sidecar by The Centurion® Lounge, an entirely new, intimate airport lounge, expected to open at Harry Reid International (LAS) in Las Vegas in 2026, making American Express the only credit card issuer with two lounges at LAS.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 22: Wally Baram attends the American Express Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge event at K’Far in Brooklyn on July 22, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for American Express)
“We know how much Card Members love the food and drinks at the Centurion Lounges and look forward to seeing what’s new. With help from our Resy chef partners, we’ve brought together a group of some of the most exciting culinary minds in America to create incredible menus, available all in one place for the first time ever,” said Audrey Hendley, President of American Express Travel. “You’d be lucky to make it to each of their celebrated restaurants across the country, but now visitors to our Centurion Lounges will be able to sample dishes created by these chefs.”
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