JULY 11, 7:00 P.M. Collab Dinner: A Culinary Tapestry of San Antonio Presented by Visit San Antonio

Chefs Nicola Blaque, John Russ, and Sofia Tejeda with beverages by Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery and Weathered Souls Brewing Co.

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

Best Chef: Texas nominees for John Russ (Clementine) and Nicola Blaque (the Jerk Shack and Mi Roti) are teaming up with James Beard Award semifinalist pastry chef Sofia Tejeda (Hotel Emma) for an evening that celebrates the culinary diversity of San Antonio. The dinner will highlight chef Russ’s approach to global cuisine combined with chef Blaque’s symphony of Caribbean flavors and chef Tejeda’s decadent vision for dessert. The evening is topped off with beverage pairings from Marcus Baskerville’s Weathered Souls Brewing Co., a James Beard Award Outstanding Bar semifinalist, and Jennifer Beckmann’s Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery. Guests will be left with a taste of San Antonio they won’t soon forget.

Dining Table: $150 / Inside Chef Counter: $165 / Outside Chef Counter: $120

Menu

Hors d’Oeuvre 

Peppered Prawns with Garlic Aïoli and Micro-Sorrel 

Hush Puppy with Caviar, Labneh, Sumac, and Honey 

Lemon Tart with Passion Fruit Curd, Guava Gel, Guava Mousse, Chocolate Flower, and Crisp Pearls 

Dinner 

Scallion Crêpe with Lobster, Corn Emulsion, and Chives 

Gazpacho with Bolillo and Fresh Cultured Butter 

Sweet East Texas Corn Pudding with Chanterelles and Smoked Trout Roe 

Agnolotti del Plin with Ricotta, Citrus, Squash Blossoms, Chives, and Australian Winter Truffles 

Snapper Escovitch with Pickled Vegetables, Chimichurri, and Mango Chutney 

Vanilla Marquesita Taco with Nicuatole, Prickly Pear Mousse, Mango–Passion Fruit sorbet, Yuzu–White Chocolate Squiggle, White Chocolate Crémeux, and Corn Soil 

Take- Home Pastry> Vanilla Concha

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.