JBF Greens NYC x Naks

*This event has SOLD OUT.  If you would like to join our waitlist, please send your name and number of tickets to greens@jamesbeard.org *

Dinner  6:30PM
*Please note, this event will not include a welcome reception, and dinner will begin promptly at 6:30PM*

Join JBF Greens for homestyle Filipino cuisine at Naks in the East Village—the latest restaurant from Unapologetic Foods, which is behind standouts Dhamaka, Semma, Adda, and Masalawala & Sons, and their first outside of Indian cuisine.  

Open since December 2023, Naks is helmed by executive chef (and former Dhamaka chef de cuisine) Eric Valdez, who was born and raised in the Filipino city of Makati. In the last 7 years, Unapologetic Foods has changed the perception of Indian cuisine in NYC, but restaurateur Roni Mazumdar and chef Chintan Pandya also wanted to support Eric's dream of opening a restaurant that spoke to his Filipino heritage.

In Tagalog, “naks” is slang for an expression of surprise and admiration—the feelings this trio hopes to conjure up in a meal at their newest restaurant. For the occasion, Valdez will do just that by creating a hands-on Kamayan feast, honoring Filipino culture and cuisine.

*70% of your ticket price will go directly to the host chef to support their business while 30% will go towards the Foundation’s national programming that is rooted in advocacy, racial equity, sustainability, and women’s leadership for the culinary industry.  

All reservations are non-refundable and must be made in advance. Should the event(s) be cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances, including COVID-19, The James Beard Foundation will offer options including ticket exchanges, use of tickets for future events, and option to donate tickets. 

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