Chef's Counter SOLD OUT · Dinner Table Seats Still Available · One Night Only

Platform by the James Beard Foundation presents

Caribbean Cocktails Dinner

A one-night-only multi-course collaboration celebrating the flavors of the Afro-Latino diaspora

Date
June 25, 2026
Time
6:30 PM
Location
Pier 57, New York
Price
$250
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Use code "june2026" for 10% off. Chef's Counter is sold out. Dinner table seats going fast.

Sold Out
Internal Chef's Counter — $290
Sold Out
External Chef's Counter — $195
Available
Dining Table — $250

The Evening

An Immersive Caribbean Experience

Cocktails guide the evening, moving from bright and citrus-driven to rich, spiced, and savory, with dishes designed to match their rhythm and intensity. Sip slowly and drift off to island time.

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Cocktail Reception
Passed hors d'oeuvres and crafted cocktails on arrival
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Multi-Course Dinner
Caribbean-inspired courses from both chefs
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Curated Pairings
Wine and beverage pairings plus zero-proof options
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Live Q&A
An intimate conversation with both chefs

June 25, 2026

The Menu

Hors d'Oeuvre
Oxtail Potpie
Pão de Queijo with Queso Oaxaca, Gouda, and Spiced Honey Glaze
Sorro Negroni · Morir Soñando
First Course
Pastelito de Carne with Lamb Picadillo
Passion Fruit Daiquiri
Second Course
Crudo with Caribbean Bread Basket
Miami Swizzle
Main
Duck Guisado with Duck Fat Moro
Mama Juana
Dessert
Flan de Coco
Cafecito de la Mesa

Your Chefs

Two Chefs. One Caribbean Table.

Chef Nelson German

Nelson German

Top Chef Alum · Author, Caribbean Cocktails

Chef and restaurateur behind Sobre Mesa, alaMar Kitchen & Bar, and Meski. Raised in Washington Heights, now based in Oakland. His upcoming cookbook Caribbean Cocktails, co-authored with James Beard Award winner Andrea Lawson Gray, explores the drinks and flavors of the Afro-Latino diaspora.

Chef Bryan Ford

Bryan Ford

Baker · Author · Television Host

Afro-Honduran baker, author, and television host known for exploring the baking traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean. Together with Chef Nelson, they explore how drinks and food come together around gathering, storytelling, and the flavors of the diaspora.

Top Chef
James Beard Foundation
Sobre Mesa
alaMar Kitchen & Bar
Meski

Details

Before You Go

Date & Time
Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:30 PM EDT
Location
PLATFORM by the James Beard Foundation
Pier 57, 25 11th Ave
New York, NY 10011
Dietary Needs
This is a special one-night-only menu. The chef team will do their best to accommodate allergies, but alternate options may not be available for every course.
Questions
[email protected]

One Night Only

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Chef's Counter is gone. Don't let the dining table slip too.

$250
Per Guest · Dinner Table
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All reservations are non-refundable and must be made in advance. Guests must be 21 years or older. Resale or redistribution of tickets for commercial purposes is prohibited. For questions or cancellations, contact [email protected].