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Demo and Dine: Make and Taste Caribbean Roti with Althea Brown

Tue, August 19, 2025

  • 6:00 PM

    Pier 57

    25 11th Ave

    New York, NY 10011

  • General Admission

    $125

Join the James Beard Award–Nominated Creator of Metemgee.com

Join us for an immersive and delicious journey into the heart of Caribbean food culture with Althea Brown, the James Beard Award–nominated creative force behind Metemgee.com. Althea will teach guests techniques for making Caribbean roti, including kneading, oiling, and cooking, with a focus on perfecting the soft, flaky layers of traditional Guyanese Oil Roti, also known as paratha roti.

Attendees will also sample roti and a variety of dishes that highlight the region’s diverse culinary heritage, while learning about the history and global influences that have shaped Caribbean cuisine.

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.

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.

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.