Collab Dinner: Chef Reunion: San Sebastián All-Stars
Featuring Three Alumni from the Michelin Two-Starred Mugaritz
Tue, September 15, 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
Before leading acclaimed kitchens in the U.S., chefs Maria Barriga, Juliana Thorpe, and Ignacio “Nacho” Zuzulich worked the line at Mugaritz in San Sebastián, Spain—one of the world’s most influential and exciting dining destinations. For this one night, the trio reunites to collaborate on an exclusive multi-course menu intertwining their culinary journey.
Maria Barriga, chef de cuisine at Brooklyn's Michelin one-starred Oxomoco teams up with husband-and-wife co-executive chefs Juliana Thorpe and Ignacio Zuzulich (who are also alumni of the Michelin three-starred The Restaurant at Meadowood). At their current restaurant, The Lodge at Dawn Ranch, Thorpe and Zuzulich create culinary magic by reinventing California cuisine through their shared South American heritage—Thorpe's upbringing in Brazil’s Matutu mountains and Zuzulich’s restaurant lineage in Córdoba, Argentina.
Expect stunning dishes weaving together Colombian, Brazilian, Mexican and Argentine roots with the rigorous innovation and Michelin-caliber technique honed during their collective years in the Basque Country.
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
Ignacio Zuzulich and Juliana Thorpe
Maria Barriga
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.