Collab Dinner: Caribbean Cocktails Dinner with Chefs Nelson German and Bryan Ford
Thu, June 25, 2026
6:30 PM
Pier 57
25 11th Ave
New York, NY 10011
Dining Table
$250
Internal Chef's Counter
$290
External Chef's Counter
$195
Celebrating the Top Chef Alum's New Cookbook, Co-Authored with James Beard Award Winner® Andrea Lawson Gray
Top Chef alum Nelson German returns to New York for a one-night-only collaboration dinner inspired by his upcoming book, Caribbean Cocktails, co-authored with James Beard Award winner® Andrea Lawson Gray.
Raised in Washington Heights in New York City and based in Oakland, California, German is the chef and restaurateur behind Sobre Mesa, alaMar Kitchen & Bar, and Meski. For this special evening, German is teaming up with Bryan Ford, the Afro-Honduran baker, author, and television host known for his work exploring the baking traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean. These two chefs will explore how drinks and food come together around gathering, storytelling, and the flavors of the Afro-Latino diaspora.
Cocktails guide the evening, moving from bright and citrus-driven to rich, spiced, and savory, with dishes designed to match their rhythm and intensity. A selection of zero-proof cocktails will also be available, crafted with the same intention to balance and flavor.
Be prepared to sip slowly and drift off to island time through this immersive and transportive Caribbean evening.
This one-night-only dinner will feature a cocktail reception with passed hors d'oeuvre upon arrival, an expertly crafted multi-course menu with thoughtfully curated wine or beverage pairings, and a Q&A with the featured chefs.
Who's Cooking
Nelson German (Photo:
Menu
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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 included in the ticket price. Gratuity, taxes, and fees are included in the ticket price.
James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.