August 4, 7:00 P.M. Cocktail Party: A Taste of Crenshaw with Post & Beam Presented by Pepsi Dig In

An Evening of Live Music, Cocktails, and Bites from Post & Beam’s Chef John Cleveland

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

Skip the plane ride and get a taste of chef John Cleveland’s cooking at L.A. hotspot Post & Beam. For this special event, chef Cleveland will bring a little bit of his Crenshaw-based restaurant to New York, along with cocktails and live music from Post & Beam artist-in-residence Alan Price. 

General Admission: $100

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Menu

Hors d’Oeuvre

Dungeness Crabcakes with Rock Shrimp and Shallot Vinaigrette 

Vegan Crabcakes with Black-Eyed Pea Hummus 

Deviled Eggs with House-Smoked Catfish 

Brussels Sprouts with Maple–Balsamic Glaze and Butternut Squash Purée 

Smoked Mac and Cheese 

Certified Angus Beef Short Rib with Celery Root Purée and Fresh Horseradish 

Jerk Catfish with Plantain Relish and Dirty Rice 

Crowns & Hops Beer

Signature Cocktails by Courtney Crawford



About Chef John Cleveland:

A rising star in the culinary world, John Cleveland is the head chef and co-owner of the fine-dining restaurant, Post & Beam in Los Angeles.  Along with his wife Roni, chef Cleveland took the reins of this popular 11-year-old restaurant in 2019 with the goal of continuing its legacy as one of South L.A.’s most revered, award-winning, Black-owned restaurants. Restaurateurs Brad and Linda Johnson of Post & Beam Hospitality first opened the eatery opened in December 2011 in partnership with award-winning head chef Govind Armstrong.

Showcasing the restaurant group’s ethos of embracing locally sourced ingredients, chef Cleveland continues to highlight local farms to create a Southern-inspired menu with a California sensibility.

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

Alcohol Disclaimer:

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

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.