THE ICONOCLAST DINNER

New York City – Saturday June 10, 2023

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Kick off your summer with us and our 2023 Iconoclast Dinner Honorees for this epic gastronomic event honoring CULINARY + WINE + SPIRITS trailblazers of color at the legendary James Beard House.

VIP Reception 6:30 PM
General Reception 7:15 PM
Dinner 8:00 PM

The James Beard House
167 West 12th Street
New York, NY 10011

SUPPORT LEVELS

Leader

PATRON Offerings, VIP Reception + VIP Gift
$1250

Patron

FRIEND Offerings + General Reception
$1000

Friend

Seven Course Dinner + Signature IDE Curated Gift Tote
$500

Partners

2023 ICONOCLAST DINNER HONOREES

Our signature IDE event honors a global team of food, wine, and spirits trailblazers of color. This global roster of honorees collaborates on a one-of-a-kind intimate gastronomic experience at the legendary James Beard House.

Culinary

Khaled Albanna

Calliope, Chattanooga

Romann Dumorne

Northern Union, Ogunquit

Yoonjung Oh

Jungsik, NYC

Tre Sanderson

Top Chef Canada x Season 10 Champ, Toronto

Christopher Vega

La Picara, San Juan

Rasika Venkatesa

Mourad, San Francisco

Spirits

Alexis Brown

Serving Life Behind Bars,
Chicago

Wine

Alisha Blackwell-Calvert, CSW

Cinder House at The Four Seasons, St. Louis

2023 HOST COMMITTEE

Sherrese Clarke Soares

Kimberly Hobbs

Courtney Lee-Mitchell

Carolyn “Cookie” Mason

Sherrese Clarke Soares

Kimberly Hobbs

Courtney Lee-Mitchell

Carolyn “Cookie” Mason

Alexis + Jeff Porter

Kathleen Tait

Wesley Delaine Thomas, DMD

Alexis + Jeff Porter

Kathleen Tait

Wesley Delaine Thomas, DMD

chef asha
iconoclast dinner

MENU

Khaled Albanna

Romann Durmorne

Tre Sanderson

Christopher Vega

Rasika Venkatesa

Khaled Albanna

Romann Durmorne

Tre Sanderson

Christopher Vega

Rasika Venkatesa

Graham Beck

2017 Blanc de Blancs. Robertson, South Africa

Charles Heidsieck

NV Rosé Réserve. Champagne, France

Domaine Sigalas

2021 Assyrtiko. Santorini, Greece

Revive, Reprise

Hennessy VS, Lillet Blanc, Dry Curacao, Lemon, Absinthe

Aubrie

Hennessy VSOP, Licor 43, Apricot Brandy, Lemon Juice

Grand Avenue

Lunazul Tequila, Grand Marnier, PAMA, Pink Himalayan Salt

À la Prochaine

Hennessy VSOP, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Lex’s Bitter Blend

Apéritif

The Gathering Spot

Chandon Garden Spritz, PAMA, Orange, Rosemary

Tre Sanderson

Top Chef Canada Season 10 Champion

Scallop, Coconut Leche, Cucumber, Mint

Dr. Bürklin-Wolf 2021 Estate Riesling Trocken. Pfalz, Germany

Romann Dumorne

Northern Union, Ogunquit

Vanilla Butter Poached Lobster, Braised Fennel, Yellow Beets

Maison Noir Wines 2022 “New Noir” Skin-Contact White Blend. Willamette Valley, Oregon

Christopher Vega

La Picara, San Juan

Sea Bass, Cassava Purée, Yucca

Woodward Canyon 2022 Chardonnay. Washington State

Khaled Albanna

Calliope, Chattanooga

Fried Quail, Date + Cardamom Tahini, Labneh

Deovlet 2021 Pinot Noir. Santa Barbara County, California

Rasika Venkatesa

Mourad, San Francisco

Slow-Cooked Nadan Short Ribs,  Nectarine, Summer Squash

Component Wine Co. 2020 “Des Romains” Cabernet Franc. Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France

Yoonjung Oh

Jungsik, NYC

Pre-Dessert

Strawberry Jam, Strawberry Mix, Pomegranate Vinegar Granita

Finale

Grilled Ice Cream, Chocolate Cake, Roasted Soybean

Caduceus Cellars NV “Helio Dolce” Fortified Wine. Yavapai County, Arizona

Digestif

Sweet Notes

Hennessy X.O, Pomegranate Syrup, Raspberry Powder, Orange Bitters

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