A Backyard Boil with Josephine’s Gulf Seafood
Wed, August 20, 2025
6:30 PM
Pier 57
25 11th Ave
New York, NY 10011
Dining Table
$210
Internal Chef's Counter
$250
External Chef's Counter
$185
Join Chef Lucas McKinney for a Classic, Southern Seafood Feast
Houston’s Josephine’s Gulf Seafood is bringing a true taste of the Gulf’s coastal cuisine to New York City for one night only. Executive chef Lucas McKinney will serve a seafood boil-inspired menu showcasing his signature mix of Southern roots and Gulf Coast traditions, with a few Northeastern surprises sprinkled in.
Originally from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Lucas has cooked in some of the South’s most respected kitchens, including stints with James Beard Award winners like Chris Shepherd, Vishwesh Bhatt, and John Currence. A passionate steward of Gulf ingredients and culture, his food reflects a deep respect for the region’s resources, stories, and sense of place.
Who's Cooking
Lucas McKinney
Menu
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Additional Information
Event Policy
Reservation Policy:
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James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.
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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.
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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.