Collab Dinner: World Cup Match-Up: Mexico vs. Korea
Thu, July 16, 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
James Beard Award Nominee® Carnitas Ramirez Takes on Michelin-Starred Nōksu
Experience a collision of culinary worlds where New York street food culture meets underground fine dining, as Mexican chef Giovanni Cervantes of Carnitas Ramirez and chef Aaron Chang of the Michelin-starred Nōksu (representing South Korea) face off in the kitchen.
Nōksu is the sleek tasting counter hidden inside NYC’s Herald Square subway station whose pristine, modern Korean menus have been celebrated by Eater, The Infatuation, and The New York Times. For this special partnership, chef Chang brings his refined technique to meet chef Cervantes, the 2026 James Beard Award nominee® for Best Chef: New York State behind beloved East Village taco temple Carnitas Ramirez. Moving away from the meat-centric dishes that put him on the map, Cervantes will showcase an exclusive first look at his team's highly anticipated, seafood-forward concept debuting in the West Village this year. Expect a boundary-pushing, seasonal menu that marries high-end Korean artistry with coastal Mexican inspiration—a unique snapshot of two talented chefs collaborating on a singular menu.
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.
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Who's Cooking
Giovanni Cervantes
Aaron Chang
Menu
Coming soon!
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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.
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