The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America® culinary series presented by American Express and Resy brings together chefs, special guests, and diners from across the country to celebrate the local independent restaurants at the heart of our communities.

This annual series features some of the nation’s finest chefs and changemakers coming together across the country to represent a shared mission of Good Food for Good®.

This cohort, known as the TasteTwenty, represent 20 markets to host dinners and walk-around tastings spotlighting the breadth of culinary creativity in the United States. Each market features chefs that showcase the centrality of American food culture and celebrate diverse communities, leading the way to a future culinary industry where all can thrive.

Box office for JBF Patrons opens on Thursday, May 21 at 12 P.M. ET. Tickets for September events go on sale for the general public on Friday, May 22 at 12 P.M. ET.

See our TasteTwenty chef dining guides for dining recommendations across the country.