The Infinite Table Will Launch Oaxaca Experience in NYC
An immersive dining event featuring synced scents and 360-degree video debuts in New York City on October 2.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Food and Drink
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The Infinite Table will debut its new immersive dining residency, Oaxaca: Tierra y Tiempo, in New York City beginning October 2, 2026. This multisensory event at artXnyc uses 360-degree projections and synchronized scents to transport guests to Mexico.
Why it matters
The project utilizes scent-based storytelling as a bridge to transport diners to Oaxaca, Mexico. By layering sensory elements, the experience aims to redefine the traditional communal dining format through modern technology.
Tickets for the lunch experience are priced at $95, while the five-course dinner service starts at $139. These prices provide entry to an event that combines 360-degree video, synchronized fragrance, and culinary elements.
The players
The Infinite Table
This organization specializes in creating immersive dining experiences that fuse 360-degree video projection with culinary arts.
Robertet
A fragrance and flavor company that collaborated on the event to develop custom scents for the dining experience.
Patricia Bilodeau
A perfumer at Robertet who co-created the three original scent expressions for the dining residency.
Elena Valdivieso-Ruiz
A perfumer at Robertet who worked on developing the unique atmospheric scents for the Oaxaca-themed event.
The details
Guests are seated at communal tables while stories are projected onto surrounding walls. Robertet perfumers Patricia Bilodeau and Elena Valdivieso-Ruiz developed three custom scent expressions called sun/maíz, fire/agave, and forest/cacao, which are released at specific intervals to match the visuals and taste.
Timeline
The Oaxaca: Tierra y Tiempo residency begins on October 2, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The use of immersive technology marks a pivot toward experimental, multisensory dining models in the hospitality sector. This initiative positions The Infinite Table alongside other experiential brands attempting to monetize the intersection of live theater and traditional food service.
Attendees can book tickets for either the $95 lunch or the $139 dinner service through the event's hosting venue. The residency will run for one month, requiring diners to plan their visits within the October 2026 timeframe to secure seats.
The takeaway
This event demonstrates how high-end dining is increasingly relying on olfactory and visual technology to create value beyond the plate. Travelers and diners interested in immersive entertainment should look for similar experiential pop-ups as they become more common in major urban markets.
What happens next
The Infinite Table has confirmed plans to bring the Oaxaca: Tierra y Tiempo experience to Los Angeles and Chicago following the conclusion of its monthlong residency in New York City.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WWD.
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