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ONE NIGHT ONLY! Southern Softshell Crab Feast 🦀 @ JBF [PREPAID]

Thu, Jun 18 · 6:30 PM EDT

Platform by JBF, 25 11th Ave, New York, NY, US

Since Meetup fees waived, BUY YOUR OWN TIX HERE and request to sit w/ Jeff

Note: JBF Dinners have recently been sold out before posting menus so that's your heads up!

We are heading to JBF Platform! Considering each Softshell Crab dish goes for $45 on their Regular Menu, This is a No-Brainer! Save on the flight to/from North Carolina! ✈️

Peak-Season Softies Meet North Carolina Craft Cocktails
Celebrate softshell crab season with Chef Jamie Davis, Executive Chef of The Hackney in Washington, North Carolina, and a James Beard Award nominee® for Best Chef: Southeast. Known for his ingredient-driven take on coastal Southern cuisine, Davis has earned national recognition for spotlighting Eastern North Carolina’s rich culinary traditions.

At the height of their season, softshell crabs take center stage across a multi-course menu that highlights their delicate sweetness and crisp, briny richness in creative, unexpected ways. Each dish will be paired with expertly crafted cocktails from Durham Distillery, showcasing botanical precision and bright, refreshing profiles designed to complement the nuances of crab.

4.5/5 on Yelp, 4.8/5 on Google, 8.8/10 on Beli

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If You Can Only Eat at One Place in Washington, NC: Why The Hackney Is a Must-Try Restaurant (THESTATEYOUREIN)

Cost: $223 (ALL IN)

HORS D’OEUVRES

• Pickled North Carolina Oysters with Smoked Trout Roe and Herb Oil

• Tuna Tartare with Citrus–Everything Spice, Orange, Ginger–Sesame Dressing, Chives, and Black Sesame Seeds

Pairing: Coastal Bamboo > 1000 Piers Barrel-Rested Gin with Manzanilla Sherry, Dry Vermouth, and Orange Bitters
Pairing: Vodka Penicillin > Hackney Vodka with Fresh Ginger, Honey, and Lemon Juice

DINNER

• Collard Green Salad with Shaved Red Onion, Granny Smith Apples, Candied Pecans, Parmesan, Honeycomb, and Roasted Caraway–Cider Vinaigrette

Pairing: Salted Cucumber–Apple Gimlet > 1000 Piers Coastal Carolina Gin with Cucumber, Apple, and Salted Lime Juice

• Shrimp and Grits > North Carolina Stone-Ground Grits with Hoop Cheese, North Carolina Shrimp, Heirloom Tomatoes, Shallots, Smoked Ham Hock Broth, and Herbs

Pairing: Verjus White Negroni > 1000 Piers Coastal Carolina Gin with Verjus and Dry Vermouth

• Tidewater Grain Rice Flour–Fried Softshell Crab with Blue Crab Bisque and Sweet Corn–Lump Crab Salad; and Cucumber, Tomato, and Basil

Pairing: Suze and Tonic > 1000 Piers Coastal Carolina Gin with Suze, Lime Juice, and Tonic Water

DESSERT

• Corn and Caviar > Corn Sorbet with Lusty Monk Mustard–Caramel Sauce, Butter Cookies, and Marshallberg Farm Osetra Caviar

Pairing: Blackthorn–Thyme Fizz > 1000 Piers Sloe Gin with 1000 Piers Blueberry Gin, Lemon Juice, and Brut Sparkling Wine

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.

~A La Cuisine

ONE NIGHT ONLY! GRAND OPENING - JBF @ SHAVER HALL 🍽️

Tue, Jun 23 · 6:00 PM EDT

SHAVER HALL, 424 5th ave, New York, NY, US

Note: This Event is only for JBF Patrons and their guest.

We are heading to Midtown! We are delighted to invite you and a guest to an exclusive James Beard Foundation preview of Shaver Hall, Manhattan's newest culinary destination, before it officially opens to the public.

Located within the iconic former Lord & Taylor flagship on Fifth Avenue, Shaver Hall brings together an exciting collection of food and beverage concepts under one roof. As one of the James Beard Foundation's valued patrons and supporters, you are invited to join fellow members of our community for a special evening of complimentary bites, beverages, entertainment, and a first look at one of New York City's most anticipated new food destinations.
This exclusive event is invite-only and reserved for James Beard Foundation patrons and invited supporters of the Foundation. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the space, meet the team behind the project, and enjoy offerings from across the market's vendors before Shaver Hall opens to the public. Entertainment begins 7PM.

MORE INFO HERE

Cost: FREE

Menu: TBD (based on avail)

~A La Cuisine

1NIGHT ONLY! TWO MICHELIN ⭐️⭐️ Indian Gymkhana Vegas @ JBF [PREPAID]

Wed, Jun 24 · 6:30 PM EDT

Platform by JBF, 25 11th Ave, New York, NY, US

***SOLD OUT. CLOSING RSVPS***

Since Meetup fees waived, BUY YOUR OWN TIX HERE and request to sit w/ Jeff

Note: JBF Dinners have recently been sold out before posting menus so that's your heads up!

We are heading to JBF Platform! Couldn’t get into our 5/12 Ambassadors Clubhouse Dinner by Same Owner? Here’s another chance! Save on the flight to/from Vegas/London! ✈️

Savor Indian cuisine from Gymkhana, the celebrated London restaurant now making its U.S. debut at ARIA Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Gymkhana Executive Chef Srikant Kumar, in partnership with Visit Las Vegas, will bring the restaurant's culinary excellence and hospitality to New York for one night only, delivering a special menu that welcomes both Indian cuisine enthusiasts and those seeking an extraordinary evening defined by exceptional food and service.

Part of JKS, the award-winning London restaurant group, Holding 8 Michelin Stars!, Gymkhana has built a global following for its richly spiced, deeply aromatic dishes and signature plates, making it a must-visit destination for guests from around the globe. The evening’s multi-course menu will capture the spirit of the restaurant, with thoughtful presentations, layered flavors, and a sense of luxury that defines the world-class dining experience.

TWO MICHELIN STARS ⭐️⭐️ (LONDON)

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# BRAND NEW 2 Star Michelin Indian Restaurant Come to Las Vegas | Gymkhana at Aria (YOUTUBE REVIEW)

Cost: $223 (ALL IN)

Menu: (TBD)
Please arrive with an open mind and palate

Cocktails and wine pairings will be served and are central to the evening. Crafted with intention by the expert Gymkhana team, the offerings will complement each course and reflect the intricacies and style of the restaurant’s stellar beverage program.

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.

~A La Cuisine

Korean Kalbi Jim Night 🐮 @ JUDAM 🇰🇷

Thu, Jul 2 · 6:15 PM EDT

JUDAM, 32 WEST 33RD ST, New York, NY, US

Only LIMITED seats! Please RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! PLEASE BRING CASH ONLY!!!

We are heading to K-Town! We are JuDam, a modern take on Korean cuisine. Our focus is on unique twists of traditional and modern dishes that are best served with drinks. To allow patrons to drink, laugh, and dine. PLEASE BE ON TIME!!! 😊

4.7/5 on Google, 7.9/10 on Beli

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Cost: ~$47 (ALL IN)

Menu: (based on avail/headcount)
SHARED PER 6PPL

• SCALLION CHICKEN PANCAKE - Crispy chicken pancake with scallions. Served with sweet & spicy Korean fried-style sauce with peanuts upon request 🐔🥞
• MARINATED SHORT RIB RISOTTO - Cheesy Korean risotto lightly seasoned with fish sauce, served with marinated beef short ribs 🐮🐟🧀🍚
• SOUS-VIDE PORK W/ BRAISED KIMCHI - Sous-vide pork served with braised kimchi and a poached egg 🐷🥬🍳
• LENG SAEB (Spicy Thai Pork Spine Soup) - Spicy Thai pork backbone soup with chili, lime, fish sauce, garlic, and fresh cilantro
• TTEOKBOKKI FRIED RICE - A combination of spicy tteokbokki and fried rice. Includes hidden sausages 🌾🍚🌶️
• SPICY KALBI JIM - Braised Marinated Short Rib braised for hours, a harmony of savory and sweet 🐮🌶️

~A La Cuisine