Dishes by Yara

Supper Club with Yara Herrera

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Pioneer Works Supper Club is a series of unique dining experiences that builds community around food and celebrates local chefs as culinary artists.

This edition of Supper Club features the renowned chef of Hellbender, Yara Herrera. Join us at Pioneer Works for a seated feast celebrating Mexican Independence Day this fall.

Supper Club tickets are available to Pioneer Works Members at the $250 level and above. To join, either email members@pioneerworks.org or purchase a membership and ticket bundle via Eventbrite.

Pioneer Works Members will receive an access code to purchase tickets via email.

About the Chef

Yara Herrera is the chef and partner of Hellbender, a Mexican-American restaurant in Queens, New York. Born and raised in Los Angeles as a first-generation Mexican-American, Yara launched her culinary journey at just 20 years old, honing her skills at esteemed establishments such as Wolfgang Puck’s Spago and Providence, a celebrated two Michelin-starred sustainable seafood restaurant. In 2018, an invitation from David Chang to join the highly acclaimed Momofuku Ko brought her to New York City, where she would go on to join the team at Xilonen (the former sister restaurant from the Oxomoco team). At Hellbender, Yara is embarking on her first chef and owner venture, showcasing her distinctive approach to Mexican-American cuisine. Quickly established as a standout dining destination in the neighborhood, Hellbender was awarded one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants for 2024, and granted a two star review in The New York Times. Yara's culinary journey is deeply rooted in the evolution of Mexican-American flavors, where she seamlessly blends tradition with innovation. Her efforts recently attracted attention from Star Chefs, where Yara was named one of their 2025 Rising Stars.


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