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Event
Jain Dinner | September 27th at Avant Garden
Chef Juan Pajarito and Avant Garden present a Jain cooking dinner in New York City with a plant-based, multi-course communal format.
About the event
Jain cooking at Avant Garden
Jain Dinner | September 27th is a special meal at Avant Garden centered on Jain cooking. Chef Juan Pajarito is named with the event, and Juan Pajarito is identified as Executive Chef at Avant Garden. The restaurant is listed as the featured venue for the dinner in New York City, giving the event a clear restaurant setting rather than a general pop-up or off-site program.
The evening is part of Avant Garden’s ongoing Jain Dinner Series. That series explores the flavors, techniques, mindfulness, and traditions of Jain cuisine through a plant-based menu. The available details do not name individual dishes, so the most specific supported menu description is the Jain-cuisine focus, plant-based direction, and series framework.
Shared multi-course format
The dinner format is multi-course, family-style, and communal, with dishes designed for sharing. That matters for planning because the event is not described as an à la carte restaurant service or a conventional individually plated tasting menu; the supported format is a shared dining experience built around multiple courses.
An optional non-alcoholic cocktail pairing is available alongside the dinner.
Place and timing
The event takes place at Avant Garden, a restaurant at 95 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009. The venue is in New York City, and the event timing is tied to Sunday, September 27, 2026. Exact time presentation can sit with the event details module rather than the descriptive copy.
For readers comparing options, the core planning facts are straightforward: this is a named Jain dinner at Avant Garden, associated with Chef Juan Pajarito, presented through a plant-based Jain Dinner Series, and served in a multi-course communal format with an optional non-alcoholic cocktail pairing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dinner focused on?
It is centered on Jain cooking and is part of Avant Garden’s ongoing Jain Dinner Series, which explores Jain cuisine through a plant-based menu.
How is the meal served?
The dinner is a multi-course, family-style communal dining experience designed for sharing.
Is there a beverage pairing?
Yes. An optional non-alcoholic cocktail pairing is available alongside the dinner.
Who is associated with the dinner?
Chef Juan Pajarito is named with the event and is identified as Executive Chef at Avant Garden.
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