Dinner: Ensenada x Hellbender
A Mexican Seafood Collaboration
Tue, August 5, 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
Featuring James Beard Award Semifinalist® Chef Luis Herrera and StarChefs Rising Stars Award Winner Yara Herrera
Two groundbreaking talents shaping the future of Mexican-American cuisine will collaborate on an exclusive summer menu showcasing the coastal bounty of their shared Mexican heritage. Chef Luis Herrera, of Brooklyn’s Ensenada, is known for the bold flavors of signature dishes like charred oysters with hoja santa butter. Chef Yara Herrera, of Queens’ Hellbender, has earned a reputation for her fearless, emotionally resonant approach to the plate. Together, this dynamic duo’s one-time-only collaboration promises a night of flavor fireworks expressed through passionate, soulful cooking, and transcendent culinary artistry.
Who's Cooking
Luis Herrera
Yara Herrera
Menu
Hors d'Oeuvre
Contains shellfish and wheat
Contains dairy
Contains shellfish
Dinner
Contains nuts
Contains dairy and shellfish
Contains dairy
Additional Information
Event Policy
Reservation Policy:
All reservations are non-refundable and must be made in advance. Should the event be cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances, JBF will offer a range of options, including ticket exchanges, the option to donate tickets, or a full refund. For more information, contact platformbyjbf@jamesbeard.org.
Alcohol Disclaimer:
James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.
Dietary/Food Restrictions Policy:
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.
Terms
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.