THE ICONOCLAST DINNER
New York City – Saturday June 10, 2023
Courtesy Eric Vitale Photography
TICKETS & PARTNERS | HONOREES | MENU
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
Sustainability
Official Apparel
Supporting
Spirits
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
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
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