Collab Dinner: ChòpnBlọk and Graft Wine + Cider Bar Presented by Capital One
Tue, September 30, 2025
6:30 PM
Pier 57
25 11th Ave
New York, NY 10011
Dining Table
$210
Internal Chef's Counter
$250
External Chef's Counter
$185
A Nigerian Independence Day Celebration featuring James Beard Award Semifinalists
In commemoration of Nigerian Independence Day, chef Ope Amosu of Houston’s ChòpnBlọk and sommelier Femi Oyediran of Charleston, South Carolina’s Graft Wine + Cider Bar are teaming up for a spectacular collaboration that showcases vibrant, soulful West African cuisine paired with a unique selection of under-the-radar bottles.
Chef Amosu, a 2025 James Beard semifinalist® for Best Chef: Texas, founded Houston’s ChòpnBlọk to make West African cuisine more accessible to the masses. His concept has earned national recognition for its modern approach to traditional flavors, including standout dishes like the Golden Bowl— smoky jollof jambalaya layered with coconut curry and sweet plantains—as well as reimagined Nigerian street food staples. Oyediran, a 2025 James Beard semifinalist® for Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, will curate the beverage selection following the approach he‘s honed at Graft: an approachable yet eclectic global wine list highlighting small producers and emerging wine regions.
Who's Cooking
Ope Amosu (Photo: David "Odiwams" Wright)
Photo: StuffBenEats
Menu
Stay tuned for updates!
Additional Information
Event Policy
Reservation Policy:
All reservations are non-refundable and must be made in advance. Should the event be cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances, JBF will offer a range of options, including ticket exchanges, the option to donate tickets, or a full refund. For more information, contact platformbyjbf@jamesbeard.org.
Alcohol Disclaimer:
James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.
Dietary/Food Restrictions Policy:
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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Terms
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.
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