Dinner: Andrew Zimmern x The Blue Food Cookbook
Wed, April 29, 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
$36
A Sustainable Seafood Dinner from the Four-Time James Beard Award Winner®
Join Andrew Zimmern—chef, television host, author, food industry advocate, and four-time James Beard Award winner® and nine-time James Beard Award nominee®—for a seafood-focused dinner drawn from his latest book, The Blue Food Cookbook, co-written with chef and sustainability leader Barton Seaver.
Zimmern brings the recipes of The Blue Food Cookbook to the table with a menu centered on sustainability, seasonality, and a broad range of species—from shellfish to finfish to sea vegetables—prepared with clarity and intention.
The evening connects to the themes of Zimmern’s James Beard Award– and Emmy-nominated PBS docuseries Hope in the Water and his work with Fed by Blue, exploring how thoughtful sourcing and cooking choices can support marine ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
Copies of The Blue Food Cookbook are available for purchase with tickets or at the event from 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.
Who's Cooking
Andrew Zimmern (Photo: Madeleine Hill)
Photo: Eric Wolfinger
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.
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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.