Celebrate Día de los Muertos With James Beard At Midtown Pier

MIDTOWN, NY — The James Beard Foundation will host three days of events celebrating Día de los Muertos at their Midtown Pier 57 food hall.

On October 30, 31 and Nov. 1, the esteemed food group will host a series of Day of the Dead themed events at their food hall space, called Platform.

The events will range from talks and bites, cooking classes and a traditional Mexican dinner with Mexican chefs Ana Castro from Lengua Madre in New Orleans, and Fany Gerson from of Mijo and Fan Fan Doughnuts in the city.

On Oct. 30, the foundation will kick things off with both chefs hosting a "talk and taste" event discussing the traditions of Día de los Muertos. Attendees will also enjoy Gerson's Pan de Muerto along with Castro's Coffe Atole and Hot Oaxacan Chocolate.

For their Oct. 31 event, Castro will lead a hands-on tortilla making class, where you can work with masa dough made from stone-ground nixtimalized corn and learn to use a tortilla press. Castro will also teach how to make quesadillas, bean tetelas, tortillas, and a simple roasted salsa verde, concluding with a big meal showcasing the recipes.

And on Día de los Muertos, Nov. 1, Castro will host a traditional Mexican dinner, honoring past and present family members. Menu items include shrimp caldito, tamales with Hoja Santa and mole, Castro family-style pozole rojo with tostadas and pumpkin en tacha with labneh and amaranth.

All the events are ticketed and prices range from $25 to $165.

To learn more and purchase tickets, visit the Platform's events website here.