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<h4>Honoring the Persian Tradition of Yalda with a James Beard Award Nominee® for Best Chef New York</h4>
Three-time James Beard Award nominee® chef Nasim Alikhani of Brooklyn’s Sofreh joins forces with celebrated host and culinary expert Nilou Motamed to bring Yalda—Persia’s ancient winter solstice celebration—to the table.
Known as Shab-e Yalda, the holiday marks the longest night of the year when families gather to share pomegranates, watermelon, and poetry—a reminder that even on the darkest night, light waits to return.
This festive dinner will spotlight regional Iranian flavors with a menu centered on crimson-hued foods and seasonal ingredients woven throughout. Guests will not only savor the richness of chef Alikhani’s cuisine, but also Motamed’s storytelling and the spirit of a tradition that has connected communities for thousands of years. Together, we will honor the symbolism of Yalda: the triumph of light over darkness, of community over solitude, and hope enduring above all else.
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&amp;A with the featured chefs.

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Date: Thursday, December 18 (6:30-9:30 p.m.) Collab Dinner: Navidad Boricua: The Puerto Rican Holiday Table Celebrate Festive Holiday Flavors and Traditions with Chefs Manolo López, Cesar Pérez, and Orlando Soto
Ring in the holiday season with Navidad Boricua, a festive dinner inspired by Puerto Rico’s beloved Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) traditions. Chef Manolo López of Finca La Promesa and Café Colmado, chef and recipe developer Cesar Pérez, and Orlando Soto, executive pastry chef at Le Bernardin, come together for an evening that honors their shared heritage and the culinary riches of the Puerto Rican holiday table. Expect an abundant feast and playful spins on island classics served with the warmth and sense of community that defines a true Nochebuena.
<ul><li dir="ltr">Tickets available <a href="https://www.jamesbeard.org/events/platform-collab-dinner-navidad-boricua" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a><ul><li dir="ltr">Dining Table $250</li><li dir="ltr">Internal Chef’s Counter $290</li><li dir="ltr">External Chef’s Counter $195</li></ul></li></ul>

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<h4>The James Beard Award Winner® Showcases His Pasta Mastery</h4>
Experience an intimate pasta omakase with James Beard Award–winning chef Marc Vetri, founder of Philadelphia’s acclaimed Vetri Cucina. Known for his dynamic creativity, chef Vetri presents a multi-course tasting that celebrates the beautiful simplicity and depth of Italian cooking traditions.
Drawing inspiration from classic recipes and his extensive culinary research across the globe, Vetri brings his signature balance of refinement and warmth to every dish. With 19 James Beard Award recognitions over his decades-long career, Vetri is one of America’s most celebrated Italian chefs—making this chef’s counter dinner a rare chance to witness his artistry from a front-row seat.
Dietary Restrictions: Due to the nature of the tasting menu and specialty ingredients in each course, dietary accommodations cannot be made for this experience. Please note that some courses will have gluten.
 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.

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Embark on a culinary voyage to the shores of Waikīkī, where chefs from two of its most historic and iconic hotels—The Royal Hawaiian and the Moana Surfrider—prepare a multi-course dinner showcasing Hawaiʻi’s rich culinary and cultural heritage, from traditional Hawaiʻi’an feasts to the bold flavors of the islands’ immigrant communities.
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<h4>Featuring Cookbook Author Diane Kochilas and Executive Chef Roel Alcudia of House of Stefas</h4>
Join prolific Greek cookbook author Diane Kochilas, whose latest release is entitled Athens: Food, Stories, Love., and executive chef Roel Alcudia of House of Stefas, for a dinner built around the captivating Athenian table.
Drawing on more than three decades of living and cooking in Athens, Kochilas offers a rare insider's perspective on the city's dynamic culinary identity, where global influences meet deeply rooted Greek traditions. Inspired by the vision of House of Stefas founders John and Paul Stefanopoulos, chef Alcudia brings his modern approach to Greek cuisine, rooted in the exceptional bounty of the Hudson Valley farms that surround their Millbrook restaurant. Together, Kochilas and Alcudia will create a forward-thinking expression of Greek food: ingredient driven, imaginative, and connected to heritage. The evening will echo the lively spirit of the Greek table, overflowing with food, wine, warmth, and effortless conviviality.
Copies of Athens: Food, Stories, Love. will be available for purchase with tickets or at the event from our friends at Kitchen Arts &amp; Letters. 
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