Omakase Dinner: Ota with Chef David Utterback (Day 2)
Sat, April 18, 2026
First Seating 4:45 PM
Second Seating 7:45 PM
Pier 57
25 11th Ave
New York, NY 10011
Internal Chef's Counter
$400
A Multi-Course Counter Experience with 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalist® for Best Chef: Midwest
Experience an intimate omakase at the Platform Chef’s Counter with multiple-time James Beard Award semifinalist® chef David Utterback, the Nebraska-based talent behind Omaha’s Yoshitomo, Koji, and the six-seat sushi counter Ota. Widely credited with reshaping how Americans think about sushi, chef Utterback has earned national acclaim, with The Washington Post even suggesting that one of the country’s best sushi restaurants is tucked away in Omaha.
Blending Japanese precision with a distinctly Midwestern perspective, chef Utterback will present a multi-course tasting that honors tradition while expressing a true sense of place. This chef’s counter dinner offers a rare opportunity to experience his genre-bending approach to sushi up close.
Dietary Restrictions: Due to the nature of the tasting menu and specialty ingredients in each course, dietary accommodations cannot be made for this experience.
Seatings:
First Seating
4:45 P.M. Cocktail Reception
5:00 P.M. Dinner
Second Seating
7:45 P.M. Cocktail Reception
8:00 P.M. Dinner
*The entire experience will be approximately 2.5 hours.
* Due to the extremely limited quantity of seats at this event, all discounts, including JBF Patron discounts, cannot be applied.
Who's Cooking
David Utterback (Photo: Joshua Foo for The Washington Post)
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.
Gift Card Policy:
Gift cards may not be combined with event discount codes, including Patron member discounts.
Questions? Check out our Platform FAQ page.
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.