1 NIGHT ONLY! Surf N' Turf Native American Heritage @ JBF Platform🍽️ [VIP ONLY]

Only LIMITED seats! RSVP responsibly and take your attendance seriously!!! Add yourself to the Waitlist and Venmo $182/pp to @i8NYC to be moved over to 'Going'. +1 guest allowed. Tickets will go to the quick and committed! NO REFUNDS!!!

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We are heading to JBF Platform! Ever have a Bison Tomahawk Steak? 🥩 Me neither! Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a special dinner that honors the rich tapestry of Indigenous ingredients and culinary traditions. This unique event will showcase the talents of acclaimed chefs Elena Terry and Justin Pioche, who are renowned for their dedication to preserving and elevating Indigenous cuisine.

Chef Elena Terry (Ho-Chunk), founder of Wild Bearies, and chef Justin Pioche (Ashihii Dine’) co-owner of the Pioche Food Group, will collaborate to present a menu that highlights traditional ingredients and cooking techniques passed down through generations. Guests will enjoy a multi-course dinner that artfully blends heritage flavors with modern culinary techniques. Each course will be accompanied by stories and explanations about the ingredients' significance and the cultural traditions they represent.

This dinner will highlight the importance of preserving Indigenous foodways and their role in contemporary cuisine. This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your understanding of Native American heritage through the lens of food and tradition. PLEASE BE ON TIME!!! 😊

Cost: $182 (ALL IN)

MENU:
HORS D'OEUVRES

• Corn Fritters with Hatch Green Chile and Maple Butter Drizzle
• Shikat BayOysters Two Ways> Sumac Mignonette and Chile Oil with Fresh Herbs
• Navajo Tea–Smoked Skuna Bay Salmon with Seaweed Gelée, Peach Purée, and Marigolds

Pairing: ZAFA Wines Echoic Memory Frontenac Gris 2022
DINNER

• Squash Seven Ways> Roasted, Puréed, Raw, Pickled, Toasted Seeds, Chips, and Ash Salt

Pairing: Twisted Cedar Chardonnay 2020

• Seared Duck Breast with Sunchoke Emulsion, Kale Chips, Buttered Shallots, and Bow & Arrow Seltzer Reduction

Pairing: Old Westminster Origins Red Blend 2021

• Maple and Cedar–Marinated Grilled Cheyenne River Bison Tomahawk Steaks with Horseradish Cream; Hand-Harvested Wild Rice with Wild Mushrooms; Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Candied Seed Topping; and Waiscup Bread

Pairing: Twisted Cedar Petite Syrah-Petit Verdot 2019
Dessert

• Cranberry Panna Cotta with Honey Blueberries, Mint, and Pine Nut Salt
• Mexican Chocolate–Spiced Brownie with Lavender Shortbread and Sweet Corn Sauce

Pairing: Twisted Cedar Moscato 2019

Oysters generously donated by Shikat Bay
Salmon generously donated by Skuna Bay Salmon
Bison generously donated by Cheyenne River Buffalo Co.
Beer generously donated by Bow & Arrow Brewing Co.
Wine generously donated by ZAFA Wines and Twisted Cedar Wines

RESERVATION POLICY: All reservations are non-refundable. Should the event be cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances, The James Beard Foundation will offer options including ticket exchanges, use of tickets for future events, and option to donate tickets. Unless otherwise stated, alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are not included in the ticket price. Guests must be 21 years+ with a valid ID to attend the event.

~A La Cuisine