Platform by the James Beard Foundation. Photo: Clay Williams / James Beard Foundation.
Philadelphia restaurateurs, cookbook authors and James Beard Award-winning chefs are among the guests coming to Pier 57 this November for a series of dinners and talks.
Platform, the James Beard Foundation’s demonstration kitchen and event space inside Market 57, is bringing chefs from across the country to Manhattan for one-night appearances. The calendar includes a competition devoted to lamb, collaborative chef dinners and a tasting of Greek wines.
Nov. 5: Lamb Jam Finale
James Beard Award-nominated chefs compete for diners’ votes during a multi-course lamb dinner. Event details and tickets.
Nov. 10: Suraya x Pizzeria Beddia x Kalaya
Three Philadelphia restaurants come together for a collaborative dinner led by Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon of Kalaya. Event details and tickets.
Nov. 11: Season to Taste with Corre Larkin
Cookbook author Corre Larkin presents recipes from her debut collection at a dinner. Event details and tickets.
Nov. 12: Books and Bites with Cortney LaCorte
Nashville food creator Cortney LaCorte, known as Cheese Gal, discusses her debut book, Oversharing. Event details and tickets.
Nov. 13: Mexican Marvel: Maria Isabel
Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz bring their San Francisco restaurant’s cooking to Pier 57. Event details and tickets.
Nov. 17: Stages x Feld
Award-winning chefs Jacob Potashnick and Evan Hennessey join forces for a collaborative dinner. Event details and tickets.
Nov. 18: Ancient Greek Wines
Importer Eklektikon leads a tasting of natural Greek wines inspired by the Odyssey. Event details and tickets.
All events take place at Platform by the James Beard Foundation, Pier 57, 25 Eleventh Avenue. Dates and availability may change; check the foundation’s event calendar before making plans.


