Books and Bites: The New Rules of Dining Out
With Author Adam Reiner and The New Yorker’s Helen Rosner
Mon, September 29, 2025
6:00 PM
Pier 57
25 11th Ave
New York, NY 10011
General Admission
$25
General Admission + Copy of The New Rules of Dining Out by Adam Reiner
$50
An Insider Conversation on Restaurant Culture, Etiquette, and Everything In Between
Join us for a compelling conversation between two of today’s most insightful voices in food journalism: Helen Rosner, James Beard Award–winning restaurant critic and staff writer at The New Yorker, and Adam Reiner, James Beard Award–winning journalist and author of The New Rules of Dining Out. Together, they’ll explore the evolving role of restaurants in our cultural and social lives—how they reflect our values, shape our communities, and serve as stages for everything from celebration to connection.
Drawing on her deep expertise as one of the country’s most respected food writers, Rosner will bring a critic’s eye to the conversation, while Reiner, whose recent book offers a modern guide to dining with awareness and grace, will share insights from his journalistic exploration of the dining world.
They’ll discuss what makes a great restaurant guest, how readers can better engage with restaurants today, and offer fresh perspectives on how to get the most enjoyment out of every meal out.
Copies of The New Rules of Dining Out by Adam Reiner will be available for purchase with tickets or at the event from our friends at Kitchen Arts & Letters.
Who's Speaking
Adam Reiner
Helen Rosner
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Reservation Policy:
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James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.
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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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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.