14 Jun ART 727-When Culinary Art Becomes a Work of Art-InSitu San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

In Situ is a restaurant located in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art . The concept was conceived by Corey Lee (chef), who is also the owner and head chef of nearby 3-Michelin-starred Benu .

Unlike many fine-dining restaurants that strive to create unique culinary offerings, In Situ has based its menu on detailed recreations of signature dishes from other chefs at other restaurants. Lee’s role at the restaurant is described in press reports as executive chef and curator. In 2021, the restaurant announced the end of its five-year run at SFMOMA.

One of those invited to collaborate was the Polish chef Wojciech Modest Amaro, winner of the first Michelin star in Poland. He is particularly important in the history of modern cuisine because he was the first propagator and advocate of using the calendar of nature (seasonality) and using local products. Many contemporary great artist-chefs follow this idea.