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10/16/2026

Now brewing. 🫖 Thanks to our new partnership with official tea purveyor Rishi Tea, Platform diners can enjoy a selection of organic, Direct Trade teas and botanicals with dinner.

From rich black teas to soothing botanical blends to herbaceous green teas, Rishi Teas & Botanicals’ flavorful, aromatic brews make for a memorable pairing or standalone sip to cap off your evening. Working directly with farmers around the world, Rishi is proud to import and create over 200 artisanal teas and blends. Experience Rishi at upcoming Platform events as delightful as they are delicious: https://brnw.ch/21x6sXJ

(📸: Max Flatow)

10/15/2026

Chefs Loryn Nalic and Miro Uskokovic have long bonded over their love for Balkan baking, despite living hundreds of miles apart. It's no wonder their flagship businesses, Balkan Treat Box near St. Louis and Hani's in New York, are breakout successes, acting as tentpoles of a nationwide surge in Balkan cuisine. Through every achievement, including Nalic's 2026 James Beard Award win for Best Chef: Midwest, the two have cheered each other on.

Ahead of their reunion next week here at Platform, where they will collaborate on a blowout Balkan feast, we interviewed the chef-friends to learn about the richness of Balkan cuisine, and why it's having its moment in the U.S. now.

Read the full interview here: https://brnw.ch/21x6rpR

📸: Spencer Pernikoff, Mark Weinberg, Eliesa Johnson

10/13/2026

A season of feasting. November’s delicious event lineup features collab dinners with James Beard Award–winning chefs, a Mexican marvel from San Francisco, and our annual Diwali celebration. Plus, don’t miss the return of Lamb Jam Presented by the American Lamb Board, an immersive Greek w**e tasting, and flavor-forward bites and cozy conversations with two debut cookbook authors. Get tickets for these one-night-only events: https://brnw.ch/21x6nD0

10/08/2026

Prost! 🍺 Raise a stein and celebrate Oktoberfest with a night of cold brews and classic Bavarian cuisine with a Midwestern twist.

Butcher and chef Rob Levitt of James Beard Award–winning One Off Hospitality Group will craft a menu inspired by his nose-to-tail ethos and The Publican's Modern American b**r hall vibes—think whipped b**r cheese on warm pretzels and housemade knackwurst.

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A Biergarten Takeover with Chicago’s James Beard Award–Winning Restaurant Group

10/07/2026

A celebration of Balkan culture and friendship. 🤝

Two chefs—2026 James Beard Award winner® Loryn Nalic of Balkan Treat Box and James Beard Award nominee® Miro Uskokovic of Hani's Bakery showcase their culinary talents and shared heritage with a menu of beloved dishes from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Featuring James Beard Award Winner® Loryn Nalic and James Beard Award Nominee® Miro Uskokovic

10/05/2026

An invitation to feast. 💌

Three voices of modern Lebanese cuisine unite for a multi-course meal celebrating Lebanon’s rich culinary heritage and the release of “Lebnani: A Journey Through Family, Food & the Flavours of Lebanon.”

🍽️ Edy's Grocer owner Edy Massih
🍽️ Sawa owner Samaya Boueri Ziade
🍽️ Lebnani co-owners Jad Yousseff and Aga Youssef (coming all the way from Surrey, UK!)

Celebrate the spirit of sawa—the Arabic word for together—with a night of incredible food and soulful hospitality.

📚 Copies of "Lebnani" will be available for purchase with tickets and at the event from our friends Kitchen Arts & Letters.

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A Collaboration Dinner Celebrating the Release of Lebnani: A Journey Through Family, Food & the Flavours of Lebanon

10/01/2026

Making waves. 🌊 The cold clear ocean waters meet the flavors of Peru and Chile's coastlines in this sensational seafood dinner presented by Skuna Bay.

Hosted by restaurateur Juan Correa of of Llama Inn and Llama San and chef Francisco Castillo, the evening will showcase pristine Skuna Bay salmon with a menu that blends modern techniques with the vibrant South American flavors of their new hotspot, Cafe Bar J.F. Explore the menu and get tickets today: https://brnw.ch/21x66sB

09/28/2026

Simply delicious. 😋

Celebrate digital food creator Jenn Lueke’s “New York Times” bestselling debut cookbook, “Don’t Think About Dinner,” with flavorful bites and an intimate conversation with TODAY food stylist Krissy Downey.

Hear the stories behind her clever recipes, get flavor-building shortcuts, and learn how to bring fun into the kitchen—even on a weeknight.

📚 Copies of "Don’t Think About Dinner" will be available for purchase with tickets and at the event from our friends Kitchen Arts & Letters.
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In Conversation with TODAY Food Stylist Krissy Downey

09/24/2026

A tale of two culinary powerhouses. Chefs and friends Sandra Cordero of L.A.’s Gasolina Cafe and Xuntos, and James Beard Award semifinalist® Isabel Coss of D.C.’s Pascual, reunite for an intimate dinner celebrating their Hispanic roots.

Combining Cordero’s deep Iberian traditions with Coss’s fire-kissed, ancestral Mexican cooking, their innovative tasting menu will dazzle and delight at every turn.

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Mexico Meets Galicia in this Women-Led Culinary Collaboration Dinner

09/23/2026

A match made in culinary heaven. In this dinner presented by Don Fulano Tequila, sample signature dishes from Contramar, Gabriela Cámara's acclaimed Mexico City hotspot, paired with cocktails and pours showcasing Don Fulano’s estate-grown, small-batch tequilas. Executive chef Mariana Alfarache’s modern Mexican menu will highlight the refined cooking and coastal sensibility that put Contramar on the map—including the legendary pescado a la talla. Get tickets for this exclusive dinner today: https://brnw.ch/21x5Ucp

09/21/2026

A delicious debut. Miami chef, Food Network regular, and Caja Caliente founder Mika Leon celebrates the launch of her cookbook “Cuban Soul” with a special dinner featuring vibrant recipes and cherished stories. Discover the dynamic flavors and inspirations behind her creative, crave-worthy dishes, all served with warm hospitality and a side of personal history.

📚 Copies of "Cuban Soul" will be available for purchase with tickets and at the event from our friends Kitchen Arts & Letters.

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Celebrating Her Debut Cookbook with Homestyle Family Recipes

09/18/2026

Taste Iceland on a plate. 🇮🇸

Join us for a creative collab dinner presented by Inspired by Iceland and featuring top chefs Hugi Rafn Stefansson, Thorir Erlingsson, and Haflidi Halldorsson. Savor a multi-course menu starring exemplary Icelandic ingredients—like wild cod, free-range lamb, and skyr—all filtered through a modern gastronomy lens. See the menu and get tickets today: https://brnw.ch/21x5Nuu

09/16/2026

A gastronomic gateway to global flavors. October's delicious, transportive lineup includes an Icelandic feast, a South American-inspired seafood extravaganza, and a sensational Balkan collab dinner. Plus, raise a stein to our German-inspired Oktoberfest, sip tequilas paired with iconic dishes from a Mexico City hotspot, and celebrate a highly anticipated Cuban cookbook release. Get tickets for these one-night-only events! https://brnw.ch/21x5K5j