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Dinner: Exploring Nikkei

A Peruvian Collaboration with Mission Ceviche and Llama Inn

Thu, August 7, 2025

  • 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 Celebrated Chef José Luis Chávez and James Beard Award Nominee® Erik Ramirez

Dive into Nikkei cuisine—the intersection of Peruvian ingredients and Japanese technique—through the lens of two of New York City’s most influential Peruvian chefs: José Luis Chávez, co-founder of Mission Ceviche, and James Beard Award nominee® Erik Ramirez of Llama Inn and Papa San.  

Their boundary-pushing collaborative dinner will spotlight modern Peruvian cuisine, coastal ingredients, and global influences while drawing inspiration from their respective cultural roots and experiences. Chef José Luis Chávez is a Venezuelan-born, Peruvian-trained chef whose expanding portfolio includes Nikkei and Latin American concepts across the U.S. and Mexico. Chef Erik Ramirez is of Peruvian and Japanese heritage and is the co-founder of The Llama Group, with restaurants in Brooklyn, London, and Madrid. 

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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.