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06/25/2026
What’s a little competition between friends? 🇬🇧 🇦🇺
British chef and James Beard Award semifinalist® Ed Szymanski of Dame faces off against Aussie chef Daniel Garwood, part of our World Cup–inspired dinner series with New York City Tourism + Conventions.
Their buzzworthy menu showcases their individual heritages and culinary journeys, with top-notch technique and brilliant creativity on full display.
Click here for more info and get tickets today!:
A Culinary Collaboration Between James Beard Award Semifinalist® Chef Ed Szymanski and Chef Daniel Garwood
06/23/2026
This line-up is fire. 🔥⚽ July sizzles with a trio of World Cup–themed dinners, where all-star chefs serve up dazzling dishes, incredible hospitality, and home country pride.
Plus, RSVP yes to our festive Bastille Day bash and relish a modern Caribbean collab dinner for the books.
🎟️ Score tickets for these one-night-only culinary events!: https://brnw.ch/21x3AEA
06/15/2026
Sip slowly and drift off to island time. 🍹🏝️
Join "Top Chef” alum Nelson German to celebrate the launch of “Caribbean Cocktails,” co-authored with James Beard Award winner® Andrea Lawson Gray, with a can’t-miss dinner collab with chef/baker Bryan Ford.
Cocktails and zero-proof libations will guide the immersive menu, flowing from bright and citrusy to richly spiced and savory, with dish pairings that explore the flavors and stories of the Afro-Latino diaspora.
🎟️ Get tickets and transport yourself to the Caribbean!: https://brnw.ch/21x3mmZ
📚 Copies of “Caribbean Cocktails” will be available for purchase with tickets or at the event, courtesy of our friends at .
Celebrating the Top Chef Alum's New Cookbook, Co-Authored with James Beard Award Winner® Andrea Lawson Gray
06/11/2026
Celebrate peak-season softshell crabs with James Beard Award nominee® Jamie Davis of North Carolina’s The Hackney. 🦀🏅
Chef Davis puts the sought-after crustacean center stage with a multi-course menu showcasing its delicate sweetness and crisp, briny richness in creative, unexpected ways. Each dish will be served with Carolina-inspired craft cocktails and a hearty helping of Southern hospitality. 🍸
View the menu and get tickets today!: https://brnw.ch/21x3hlS
Peak-Season Softies Meet North Carolina Craft Cocktails
06/08/2026
We’re kicking it up a notch! Our exclusive World Cup dinner series collab with New York City Tourism + Conventions highlights the diverse culinary voices, bold creativity, and dynamic hospitality that make NYC one of the world’s most exciting dining destinations. Tickets are live for these new match-ups:
🏴 England vs. 🇦🇺 Australia: a chef friendly between ft. James Beard Award semifinalist® chef Ed Szymanski of Lord’s, Dame, and Crevette, and Sam Lawrence of Bridges
https://brnw.ch/21x3b60
🇨🇴 Colombia vs. 🇦🇷 Argentina: a spicy showdown between chefs Felipe Donnelly of James Beard Award nominee® Colonia Verde and Fernando Navas of Balvanera
https://brnw.ch/21x3b61
🇲🇽 Mexico v. 🇰🇷 Korea: a flavor throwdown ft. James Beard Award nominee® Giovanni Cervantes of Taqueria Ramirez and chef Aaron Chang of James Beard Award semifinalist® Nōksu
https://brnw.ch/21x3b5Z
Click the links above to score a front row seat to the action and find more World Cup fun at NYC Tourism’s list of events. ⚽🍎
06/04/2026
Spritz things up! 🥂
We're taking the classic Italian aperitvo sparkler turned modern cocktail obsession next level with the Santi team, including James Beard Award winner® Michael White and beverage director James Lamb.
Each soulful dish will be paired with bespoke spritzes that go beyond the classic bitter profile—Carciofi Spritz, anyone?
Don’t miss this rare chance to savor masterful Italian cookery and sip sensational cocktails! 🍸 Get tickets and raise a glass with us!:
The Santi Team Raises the Bar on the Iconic Italian Cocktail
06/02/2026
Discover the culinary richness of modern Portuguese cuisine with this special chef collab celebrating Portugal’s Independence Day! 🇵🇹
Join James Beard Award semifinalist® chef Anthony Gonçalves of Kanopi and two all-star visiting chefs from Portugal, Michele Marques and Ruben Trindade Santos of Mercearia Gadanha and Casa do Gadanha for an exquisite collaborative dinner at Platform.
The multi-course menu will spotlight local ingredients and layered flavors in dazzling preparations—think, prawn curry, Iberian pork with clams and migas, and sea bass with razor clam xerém.
🍽️ Learn more and buy tickets today for this exclusive dinner!:
The James Beard Award Semifinalist® Welcomes Two All-Star Visiting Chefs
05/29/2026
Summer is heating up! 🔥
Our June lineup includes a modern Portuguese collab dinner with a trio of acclaimed chefs, Indian hospitality from a London hotspot, peak-season seafood from the Carolina coast, and a Caribbean cocktail-fueled feast.
Savor the season with a menu of vibrant dishes and transportive tastes created by exceptional talent—no passport required.
🎟️ Score tickets to these one-of-a-kind dining events!: https://brnw.ch/21x2WPS
05/26/2026
Game-changing dinners. Together with New York City Tourism + Conventions, we’re bringing the energy of the World Cup to the table with a series of globally inspired collaborations.
⚽ Up first: Brazil vs. Morocco with chefs Victor Vasconcellos of Berimbau Brazilian Table and Aneesa Waheed of Tara Kitchen.
Get your tickets and start planning your World Cup experience across NYC: https://brnw.ch/21x2QyE
Featuring Chefs Victor Vasconcellos of Berimbau Brazilian Table and Aneesa Waheed of Tara Kitchen
05/18/2026
Poppin’ rare bottles. 🍷
Toast Georgian Independence Day with a celebratory feast from beloved NYC restaurant Chama Mama, paired with exceptional pours from their extensive wine collection. Revel in a multi-course menu where high-acid amber wines and deep Saperavi reds meet their match in delicacies like walnut-laced Prasi Pkhali, lamb Tolma, and wine-braised duck.
🎟️ Buy tickets for this special one-night-only dinner!:
Featuring Rare Bottles Curated by the Wine Experts at Chama Mama, New York City’s Beloved Eatery
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To get to the food and drink stand located on 11th Avenue in New York, you can take public transport by using either the MTA Subway or Bus. If taking the subway, take the A, C, or E line to 34th Street-Penn Station and walk west towards 11th Avenue. If taking the bus, take the M34-SBS bus to 11th Avenue and W 37 St.
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Platform by JBF is a food stand located on 11th Avenue in New York City that brings the James Beard Foundation's mission to life. This culinary hotspot offers an unforgettable experience for foodies looking for something new and exciting. The events calendar at Platform by JBF is always packed with tastings, panels, dinners, and more. Recently, they kicked off their Chef-In-Residence program with Robynne Maii, winner of Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific in 2022. The weeklong series of joyful Hawaiian feasts, music, dance, and great company was a huge success.
In addition to their regular events, Platform by JBF celebrates Pride Month every June by showcasing the delicious diversity of the queer culinary community with featured LGBTQ+ chefs and industry professionals. From Queer speed dating with Friends and Family to meeting your match at Oakland's Queer Food Foundation, there's something for everyone at Platform by JBF.
If you're looking for a unique culinary experience in New York City, look no further than Platform by JBF. Visit their website to view their full calendar of events and grab your tickets before they sell out!
