Collab Dinner: A Jewish x Chinese Collab Featuring Chefs Emily Yuen and Caroline Schiff
Wed, December 16, 2026
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
Book Add-On
$28
Two James Beard Award–Recognized Chefs Unite for a Classic New York Feast
The narrative between Jewish and Chinese food culture is one of New York City's oldest stories, born on the Lower East Side in the 19th century. From the habitual Sunday night Chinese dinners to the iconic Christmas feasting, it's a centuries-old crossover straight out of the melting pot—with two cultures who take food very seriously.
This dinner brings that connection to the plate with a collaboration featuring two James Beard Award–recognized chefs: executive chef Emily Yuen of the Michelin-starred Yingtao and chef Caroline Schiff, author of Daily Dessert and founder of the forthcoming Monday Diner in Brooklyn.
Together, the chefs will blend Yuen’s fine-dining Cantonese technique with Schiff’s signature diner nostalgia and pastry prowess for a multi-course, quintessential New York feast.
Copies of Schiff’s new cookbook, Daily Dessert, are available for purchase with ticket or at the event, courtesy of our friends at Kitchen Arts & Letters.
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.
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
Caroline Schiff
Emily Yuen (Photo: Mary Kang)
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.
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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 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.