December 12, 7:00 P.M. Collab Dinner: The Vibrant Flavors of South Asia with Chefs Dan Jacobs and Rasika Venkatesa

Showcasing the Top Talent From Top Chef Season 21

25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA

Top Chef Season 21 contestants Rasika Venkatesa and Dan Jacobs join forces to celebrate their shared passion for Southeast Asian flavors. Hailing from Brooklyn, Venkatesa (Mythily) draws inspiration from the rich culinary traditions of her South Indian heritage, while Milwaukee's Jacobs (Dandan) brings his own creative spin to the Southeast Asian and Szechuan classics he fell in love with at a young age. Together, they’ll craft a dynamic dining experience that bridges their distinct backgrounds and culinary expertise for this singular multi-course dinner.

Dining Table $185 | Internal Chefs Counter $200 | External Chefs Counter $160     

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Hors d’oeuvres
Crab Rangoon Spring Rolls
Contains dairy, gluten, and shellfish

Aloo Bonda> Spiced Potato, Chickpea, and Mint
Contains dairy

Kuzhi Paniyaram> Fermented Rice Cake and Coconut Chutney

Feudo Montoni Lagnusa Nero D'Avola

Dinner
Hamachi> Fennel, Apple, Buttermilk, and Curry Leaf
Gluten free; contains dairy

Matthiasson Ryan’s Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon 2022 

Lamb> Sukka Dumpling, Winter Squash, Laksa Broth, and Tapioca Vadam
Contains alliums and gluten

Two Wolves Vin Gris of Grenache 2023

 Snapper> Coconut Pulao, Citrus-Herb Salad, and Verum Curry
Contains alliums and soy

Inconnu Rosé Sierra Foothills 2020

Forbidden Rice> Almond Cookie Crumb, Honeynut Squash, and Cardamom
 Contains dairy, gluten, and nuts

Forlorn Hope Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2018 

Wines generously donated by T. Edward Wine & Spirits.

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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.