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Special Dinner: Nelson Mandela 30th Anniversary State Dinner

Sat, October 5, 2024

  • Pier 57

    25 11th Ave

    New York, NY 10011

  • Dining Table TicketDinner table communal seating includes multi-course meal with wine pairings

    $185

    Chef Counter Ticket (Inside Dining Room)Chef counter seat overlooking the show kitchen located within the main dining room. Includes a multi-course menu with wine pairings.

    $200

    Chef Counter Ticket (Outside Dining Room)Chef counter ticket overlooking the show kitchen located on the external of the space within Market 57. Includes a multi-course menu with wine pairings.

    $160

A Historical Tribute Dinner Created by Legendary Chef Preston Clark and James Beard Award Winner® Adrian Miller

Join us for an extraordinary evening as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Nelson Mandela White House State Dinner. Cooked by chef Patrick Clark, the first Black person to win a James Beard Award, the original White House dinner honoring President Nelson Mandela took place on October 4, 1994. As an homage to his late father, Patrick Clark’s son, chef Preston Clark, will masterfully recreate the iconic menu, infusing each dish with his unique interpretations. Delight in exquisite wine pairings and be captivated by the historical insights of presidential food expert Adrian Miller, who will weave the rich tapestry of this monumental event throughout the evening.

Who's Cooking

Preston Clark (Photo: Clay Williams)
James Beard Award Winner® Adrian Miller (Photo: Aaron Colussi)

Preston Clark

James Beard Award Winner® Adrian Miller

Menu

Hors d'Oeuvre

Contains alliums

Contains alliums and dairy

Contains gluten, sesame, and soy

Contains gluten and shellfish

Dinner

Contains dairy and nuts

Contains alliums and shellfish

Contains dairy, gluten, and sesame

Contains dairy

Contains dairy and gluten

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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, including COVID-19, 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.