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Class: Caribbean Food and Art with Chef Joachim Joseph and Artist Malene Barnett

Tue, June 17, 2025

  • 6:00 PM

    Pier 57

    25 11th Ave

    New York, NY 10011

  • General Admission

    $120

    General Admission + Copy of Crafted Kinship

    $165

Explore Grenada’s Plant-Based Cuisine and Get Hands-On at a Painting Workshop

Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Caribbean American Heritage Month with an unforgettable evening of art, plant-based Caribbean cuisine, and immersive storytelling. Guests will have the chance to join award-winning artist and author Malene Barnett, known for her book Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practices of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makers, as she leads a hands-on workshop where participants can paint their own Yabba pot, a traditional handcrafted vessel used for cooking and serving food. As a special takeaway, each guest will take home a one-of-a-kind Yabba pot, handcrafted in Malene’s studio—a meaningful keepsake that extols the artistry of Caribbean pottery. Chef Joachim Joseph, a visionary Grenadian plant-based chef, will demonstrate a fresh take on Oildown, Grenada’s beloved national dish, which infuses ancestral cooking traditions with a modern twist.

Copies of Crafted Kinship will be available for purchase with tickets and at the event from our friends at BEM | books & more. Chef Joachim Joseph’s participation is made possible by Best Dressed Plate, a platform dedicated to celebrating and elevating Caribbean cuisine.

Additional Info

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.

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.