JBF Greens NYC x Leon's
Featuring Nick Anderer and Natalie Johnson
Tue, January 13, 2026
Reception 6:30 PM
Dinner 7:00 PM
Leon's
817 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
General Admission
$125
Join JBF Greens at Leon’s, a neighborhood Italian restaurant with French and Egyptian influences, founded by husband-and-wife duo chef/co-owner Nick Anderer and beverage and service director/co-owner Natalie Johnson.
Anderer, a James Beard Award semifinalist®, nurtured his passion for Italian cuisine at New York City institutions Gramercy Tavern, Maialino, and Marta. In 2019, Anderer left Union Square Hospitality Group to partner with Johnson in opening Anton’s (named after his great-great grandfather) and most recently Leon’s (named after her great grandfather).
For this occasion, chef Anderer will create a three-course, family-style menu that draws inspiration from treasured family recipes and the couple’s travels across the Mediterranean, and Johnson will curate wine pairings.
Who's Cooking
Nick Anderer and Natalie Johnson
Second Course
Gluten-free; contains dairy
Family-Style Sides
Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian; contains alliums and sesame
Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian; contains alliums
Third Course
Gluten-free and vegetarian; contains dairy
Additional Information
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 an option to donate tickets.
If the event is sold out, and you’d like to join our waitlist, please send your name and number of tickets to greens@jamesbeard.org.
Terms
*70% of your ticket price will go directly to the host chef to support their business; 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.
*Ticket price is inclusive of all food offerings, beverage pairings and gratuity.
Hosted By
National Greens Sponsor
Official James Beard Foundation Partners
