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Located at Pier 57 inside the Market 57 food hall in Manhattan, Platform by the James Beard Foundation is a state-of-the-art show kitchen, event, and educational space dedicated to outstanding culinary arts programming, bringing the Foundation’s Good Food for Good® mission to life.

Photo: Clay Williams

Photo: Clay Williams

Featuring a rotating number of chefs-in-residence, the show kitchen hosts pioneers of the food and beverage industry—James Beard Award winners, nominees, and semifinalists—as well as incredible emerging talent curated from the James Beard Foundation’s community. Experience the best of American food culture and the people behind it through our classes, demos, panels, dinners, and more!.

Questions? Please contact: platformbyjbf@jamesbeard.org

Upcoming Platform Events

Support the James Beard Foundation by becoming a member of our Patron Program

In addition to directly supporting our work, Patrons get exclusive perks like custom merch and access to VIP receptions, private events, and a monthly pre-sale for Platform events.

Photo: Max Flatow

Give the Gift of Platform

Purchase a gift card for friends, family, or yourself to experience the best of American food culture.

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