James Beard Foundation's Taste America® Preview: Minneapolis

The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America® national epicurean tour continues this weekend with two days of star-studded events in Minneapolis, featuring Taste America All-Star and JBF Award winner Jonathan Waxman, Local Star and JBF Award winner Gavin Kaysen, and guest emcee and JBF Award winner Andrew Zimmern. Friday night kicks off with a tasting reception from some of Minneapolis's finest, followed by an exclusive four-course dinner prepared by Waxman and Kaysen. On Saturday the action moves to Sur La Table for cooking demos and book signings from Kaysen, along with free tastings from local vendor Chocolat Céleste.

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