Dinner: Rhode Island Meets the Riviera
Featuring James Beard Award Semifinalists Robert Andreozzi, William Rietzel, and Jesse Hedberg
Wed, September 16, 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
Rhode Island is having a moment, and Littleneck Hospitality Group is right in the middle of it. The team behind James Beard Award semifinalist® Club Frills, Pizza Marvin, and the newly anointed hotspot Pescadou, Newport’s refined French brasserie, heads to New York for a Rhode Island-meets-Riviera-inspired dinner. Two-time James Beard Award semifinalist® chef Robert Andreozzi will be joined by Best Chef: Northeast semifinalist® William Rietzel to spotlight Ocean State classics reinterpreted through a refined French lens.
Jesse Hedberg, a 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist® for Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service, will be mixing up creative libations and channeling the spirited hospitality that’s put these Providence and Newport, Rhode Island contemporary classics on every culinary explorer’s map.
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
Robert Andreozzi and Jesse Hedberg
Menu
Stay tuned for updates!
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.