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October 15, 12:00 P.M. Demo and Dine: New York City Wine & Food Festival Hosted by Nadia Caterina Munno

October 15, 2023 12:00 PM

All Hail the Pasta Queen and the Delicious Food She’s About to Make 

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

You may not immediately recognize the name Nadia Caterina Munno, but when you hear @ThePastaQueen, you know this food-obsessed Roman for her witty food-related videos and her pasta demos on Instagram and for her celebrated cookbook, The Pasta Queen: A Just Gorgeous Cookbook.

Nadia learned everything kitchen from her nonna and now she wants to pass that knowledge on to you. At this dynamic Demo & Dine event, set in the state-of-the-art show kitchen, Platform by JBF, at the newly opened Pier 57, you’ll get to watch the Pasta Queen live and in action, everyone of her hand gestures and screams of “mamma mia” are sure to thrill everyone in attendance. And best of all, when she’s done showing you how to up your pasta game, you’ll get eat what she just cooked. 

Wine pairings will be provided by Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits.

General Admission: $150


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About Nadia Caterina Munno:

Nadia Caterina Munno, also known as “The Pasta Queen,” is an Italian-born chef, social media star, entrepreneur, author and mom-of-four with Italy in her blood. Her family, known in Rome as the “Macaronis,” has been making pasta and wine in their factory in Southern Italy since the 1800s. As a fifth generation “Macaroni,” she is sharing her family’s secrets with her own special flair. She is the New York Times and international best-selling author of THE PASTA QUEEN: A JUST GORGEOUS COOKBOOK: 100+ RECIPES AND STORIES, which was recently named one of the “Best Cookbooks this Fall” by Forbes. It landed on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, and Toronto Star best-sellers lists one week after its release.

Nadia is known for her straightforward recipes, palpable humor and effervescent personality. Her online presence has spread like wildfire, gaining massive popularity in a short time. She was recently called “a force to be reckoned with in the digital space” by both Entrepreneur Magazine and Social Media Weekly, and has worked with best-in-class brands and platforms including Williams-Sonoma, Whole Foods, Peacock, Thrive Market, Domenica Fiore, Honey and YouTube, among others. Nadia also has her own line of luxury cookware with Ruffoni and soft goods with Mr. Eatwell.

She has also been featured in prestigious publications and programs such as Forbes, CNN, ABC NEWS, THE TODAY SHOW, People, GMA, Entrepreneur and THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW, among others.


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.

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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.

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