Dinner: Unapologetic Foods’ Winter Crab Festival
Wed, January 28, 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
A Regional Indian Crustacean Feast Featuring the James Beard Award–Winning Team behind Semma, Dhamaka, Adda, and Naks
Celebrate peak crab season with a crustacean-centric dinner inspired by regional Indian dishes from Unapologetic Foods’ dynamic New York City restaurants. Unapologetic Foods founders Roni Mazumdar and chef/partner Chintan Pandya, whose work at Dhamaka earned him the 2022 James Beard Award for Best Chef: New York State, will be joined by Semma’s Vijay Kumar, the 2025 James Beard Award winner® for Best Chef: New York State.
Follow the crab across their menus, and you’ll find dishes shaped by coastlines, spice routes, and regional traditions. Semma’s Kanyakumari Nandu Masala reflects the coastal cooking of southern India; Adda’s Curry Leaf Crab boasts a fragrant spiced profile; Dhamaka’s Butter Pepper Garlic Crab offers bold, warming heat; and the Naks team draws on Filipino flavors with Ginataang Alimango, Dungeness crab gently simmered in an aromatic coconut sauce.
This dinner brings the Unapologetic Foods chefs together in one kitchen for an unforgettable menu inspired by each region’s vibrant flavors and the season’s prized ingredient: crab.
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
Vijay Bhardwaj
Neel Kajale (Photo: Alex Lau)
Roni Mazumdar (Photo: Alex Lau)
Dhamaka’s Butter Pepper Garlic Crab
Vijay Kumar
Chintan Pandya (Photo: Alex Lau)
Eric Valdez
Naks' Ginataang Alimango (Photo: Paul McDonough)
Menu
Stay tuned for updates!
Additional Information
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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.
James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.