January 15, 6:00 P.M. Beverage Seminar: Dry January Flavor Journey with Curious Elixirs and Ikigai

Explore the World of Booze-Free Craft Cocktails

25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA

Kick off the new year with a tasting of innovative booze-free craft cocktails from Curious Elixirs. Inspired by classics like Italy’s famed spritz and the on-point spicy margarita, Curious Elixirs are bespoke, organic, non-alcoholic beverages that channel the ritual and enjoyment of relaxed drinking.
Each beverage will be thoughtfully paired with a bite from chef Rafal Maslankiewicz of Brooklyn’s Ikigai, a not-for-profit restaurant benefitting Rescuing Leftover Cuisine. Ikigai's reimagined Japanese kaiseki cuisine adds inflections of chef Maslankiewicz's Polish heritage. In crafting a menu to pair with the cocktails, chef Maslankiewicz has considered the unique ingredients of each drink to create a customized complementary flavor experience.

General Admission : $95

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Japanese Milk Bead
Contains dairy, soy, and wheat 

Curious Elixir No.7 > Nonalcoholic Sparkling Champagne Cocktail 

Pickled Lotus Root Carpaccio
Contains alliums

Curious Elixir No.3 > Nonalcoholic Juniper Cucumber Collins 

Chawanmushi with Truffle and Parmesan
Contains dairy and egg 

Curious Elixir No.6> Nonalcoholic Coconut Pineapple Painkiller 

Sashimi with Nuta Sauce 
Contains sesame and soy 

Curious Elixir No.2> Nonalcoholic Spicy Pineapple Ginger Margarita 

 Roasted Duck with Okinawan Black Sugar Glaze 

Curious Elixir No.4> Nonalcoholic Sicilian Blood Orange Spritz 

Mochi Knedle with Goma Sauce 
Contains dairy, sesame, and wheat 

Curious Elixir No.8> Nonalcoholic ‘Black and Blue’ Amaro 

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Tickets to events held at Platform at Pier 57 by the James Beard Foundation cover the cost of food, education and a unique dining experience. Meals are prepared by culinary masters from all regions of the United States and around the world. Unless otherwise stated, alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are not included in the ticket price.

James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.

Event Policy

Reservation Policy:

All reservations are non-refundable and must be made in advance. Should the event be cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances, including COVID-19, JBF will offer a range of options, including ticket exchanges, the option to donate tickets, or a full refund. For more information, contact platformbyjbf@jamesbeard.org.

Alcohol Disclaimer:

James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served. 

Dietary/Food Restrictions Policy:

Events at Platform by JBF are special one-night-only menus and we do not offer a la carte menus. If you have serious food allergies, we will work with the visiting chef team to do our best to accommodate but cannot guarantee that alternate options will be available for every course.