Collab Dinner: TRUTH BBQ x Bludorn
Wed, March 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
Featuring TRUTH’s Pitmaster Leonard Botello IV and Chef Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn
An unexpected collaboration brings together Houston’s TRUTH BBQ—led by owner and pitmaster Leonard Botello IV—and James Beard Award semifinalist® Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn, for a special dinner pairing Central Texas barbecue with French-influenced New American cooking. Botello, whose TRUTH BBQ rose from a roadside shack to a number three ranking on Texas Monthly’s “Top 50 BBQ” list, is known for his meticulous approach to live-fire cooking and his commitment to from-scratch ingredients. Chef Bludorn, a James Beard Award semifinalist® and Eater “Chef of the Year”, blends French technique with Gulf Coast ingredients at Bludorn, a James Beard Award semifinalist® for Outstanding Hospitality. Together, their menu showcases a refined sensibility of Texas fare—packed with flavor but without the fuss.
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
Aaron Bludorn
Leonard Botello IV (Photo: Ben Sassani)
Photo: Ben Sassani
Menu
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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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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 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.