PLATFORM - Pier 57

The Ultimate Culinary Experience Where Culture, Pleasure, and Purpose Meet

The James Beard Foundation brings its mission of Good Food for Good™ to life with PLATFORM by JBF at Market 57, on Manhattan’s West Side. This educational space and modern show kitchen is designed to satisfy every craving through exceptional dining experiences, culinary arts programming, expert-led classes, and more—featuring renowned chefs, emerging talent, and industry change-makers from around the country.

Through rotating chefs-in-residence, PLATFORM by JBF will provide an unparalleled stage for award-winning chefs and emerging talent who are aligned with the foundation’s mission to showcase their work to a global audience. Exciting cooking demonstrations, collaborative dinners, and free and ticketed events, offer food lovers a front-row seat to experience the culinary arts.

Daily programming. Hours vary by event. Check the link below for details and tickets.

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Dinner: A Feast of Spring’s Bounty with Award-Winning Hudson Valley Chefs

June 10, 2025 - June 10, 2025
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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Class: Caribbean Food and Art with Chef Joachim Joseph and Artist Malene Barnett

June 17, 2025 - June 17, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Beverage Seminar: A Cocktail Journey from East to West with James Beard Award Semifinalist Sip and Guzzle

June 18, 2025 - June 18, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Books & Bites: What is Queer Food? A Talk and Tasting with John Birdsall

June 2, 2025 - June 2, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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Dinner: Paella Party with Austin’s El Raval, Plus Spanish Wine and Cocktails by NYC’s Schmuck

June 20, 2025 - June 20, 2025
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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Brunch: Celebrate Pride with Dacha 46’s Jessica and Trina Quinn with Woldy Reyes and Jeremy Salamon

June 22, 2025 - June 22, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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Beverage Seminar: Try Malaysian Cocktails with Philadelphia’s Kampar Kongsi

June 24, 2025 - June 24, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Demo & Dine: Enjoy Evening Aperitivi with Cathy Whims

June 25, 2025 - June 25, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Dinner: Take a Trip to Corsica and Sardinia with Chef Tyler Akin of Bastia

June 26, 2025 - June 26, 2025
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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Dinner: Explore Jamaica’s Diverse Flavors with Brittney “Stikxz” Williams and Andre Fowles

June 4, 2025 - June 4, 2025
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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Dinner: A Taste of Oakland’s Vibrant Culinary Scene, Presented by Visit Oakland

June 6, 2025 - June 6, 2025
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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Dinner: Celebrate the Lasting Impact of Two Beloved NYC Italian Restaurants

June 9, 2025 - June 9, 2025
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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Dinner: Join James Beard Outstanding Restaurateurs for a Chinese-Korean Feast

May 16, 2025 - May 16, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Brunch: A Malaysian Breakfast with James Beard Award Semifinalist Chef Kyo Pang

May 18, 2025 - May 18, 2025
12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m.

Cooking Class: Learn the Art of Japanese Fish Preparation

May 20, 2025 - May 20, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Dinner: Take a Culinary Road Trip Through Coastal California, Presented by See Monterey

May 22, 2025 - May 22, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Dinner: The Seasonal California Cuisine of Saison, Presented by Capital One

May 29, 2025 - May 29, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.