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Dinner: Commander's Palace Celebrates 40 Years of the James Beard Foundation®
Dinner: Commander's Palace Celebrates 40 Years of the James Beard Foundation®
Tue, May 5, 2026
- 6:30 PMPier 5725 11th AveNew York, NY 10011
- Dining Table$300Internal Chef's Counter$325External Chef's Counter$275
Chef Megan Bickford Brings the Spirit of the Legendary New Orleans Restaurant to New York
We’re kicking May off with a blowout celebration marking the 40th anniversary of the James Beard Foundation® on what would have been James Beard’s 103rd birthday. The evening features the legendary Commander's Palace, a six-time James Beard Award—recognized restaurant, helmed by executive chef Megan Bickford, whose cooking continues its remarkable legacy.
A beloved institution, Commander’s Palace has been in the Brennan family for more than 130 years and remains one of the country’s most celebrated dining destinations. Under the leadership of Ti Adelaide Martin—a longtime friend of James Beard and a tireless ambassador for New Orleans cuisine—the restaurant has helped define modern Creole dining.
For this festive anniversary dinner, chef Bickford, wine director Dan Davis, and the Commander’s Palace team will present a menu of food and drink that brings together signature dishes and contemporary creations for an exuberant and delicious tribute to the restaurant’s enduring influence—and a fitting way to toast 40 years of the James Beard Foundation®.
This one-night-only dinner will feature a cocktail reception with passed hors d'oeuvre upon arrival, an expertly crafted multi-course menu with thoughtfully curated wine or beverage pairings, and a Q&A with the featured chefs.