JULY 12, 7:00 P.M. Dinner: An Evening with Chef Nicola Blaque featuring the Best of the Jerk Shack and Mi Roti Presented by Visit San Antonio

Jamaica by way of Texas by Nicola Blaque with dessert from Sofia Tejeda and beverages by Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery and Weathered Souls Brewing Co.

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

A 2023 nominee for Best Chef: Texas, Jamaica-born Nicola Blaque has spiced up San Antonio’s food scene with her Caribbean-inspired flavors reimagined through a Texas lens at The Jerk Shack and Mi Roti. The evening’s menu will include curated beverage pairings from Marcus Baskerville’s Weathered Souls Brewing Co., a James Beard Award Outstanding Bar semifinalist, and Jennifer Beckmann’s Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery.  

Dining Table: $150 / Inside Chef Counter: $165 / Outside Chef Counter: $120

Menu

Hors d’Oeuvre

Crab Croquettes with Scotch Bonnet—Thyme Mousse and Scallions

Peppered Steak with Red Onion Marmalade Blue Cheese, and Coco Bread

Plantain Tostadas with Charred Octopus, Achiote Aïoli, and Serrano Peppers

Dinner

Golden Beets with Grapefruit Vinaigrette, Toasted Quinoa, Watermelon Radishes, and Candied Ginger

Smoked Mackerel with Sweet Peppers, Coconut Milk, Scotch Bonnet, Shallots, and Crispy Cauliflower

Roasted Lamb Ribs with Coconut–Turmeric Rice, Haitian Pikliz, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Pomegranate

Grilled Quail with Sweet Potato Strings, Corn Maque Choux, Jalapeño Honey, and Cheddar Cornbread

Basque Cheesecake with Rum Molasses, and Blue Mountain Coffee Espresso

About Nicola Blaque:
Chef Nicola Blaque is a restaurateur and the executive chef and owner of the Jerk Shack, a Jamaican-inspired restaurant in San Antonio, Texas. With a menu featuring jerk chicken and braised oxtail, Jerk Shack quickly became a staple after opening in 2018. Her follow-up, Mi Roti, a Caribbean concept in the popular Pearl district, will soon expand throughout the city.

In addition to running successful concepts that have been recognized by GQ, Eater, and more, chef Blaque is an Army Veteran, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio, a private chef for members of the San Antonio Spurs, a wife, and a mom. Having been born and raised in Jamaica until she was five years old, chef Blaque is passionate about introducing people to the flavors of the Caribbean. Though she’ll be the first to tell you that the dishes she’s serving up aren’t always traditional Jamaican dishes, she’s passionate about infusing those flavors into cuisine her patrons know and love.

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.

Event Policy

Alcohol Disclaimer:

James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served. 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. 

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.