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Taste America: Nashville Presented by Capital One

Thu, February 20, 2025

  • Premier 6:00 PM

    General 7:00 PM

    Saint Elle

    1420 3rd Avenue South

    Nashville, TN 37210

  • General

    $150

    Premier

    $225

LOCATION
Saint Elle
1420 3rd Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210

6:00 P.M. CT - Premier
7:00 P.M. CT - General

A national tasting event celebrating your local restaurant community.

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

The walk-around tasting at Saint Elle will be an exciting gathering of chefs from the Nashville culinary community, with food stations hosted by notable local chefs. Each station will reflect the chef’s signature style and highlight the uniqueness of their restaurant and community. The tasting will also have beverage stations and other activations from our national and local sponsors.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE STATIONS HOSTED BY

David Andrews
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
D’Andrews Bakery & Café
Nashville, TN
Presented by Maldon Sea Salt


Carey Bringle III
Peg Leg Porker
Nashville, TN
Presented by McCormick for Chefs

James Beard Award Nominee®
Josh Habiger
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Bastion
Nashville, TN

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Julio Hernández
Maíz de la Vida
Nashville, TN

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Jake Howell
Peninsula
Nashville, TN

Jason La Iacona
Miel
Nashville, TN

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Margot McCormack
Margot Café and Bar
Nashville, TN

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Arnold Myint
International Market
Nashville, TN

Deb Paquette
etch and etc.
Nashville, TN

André Prince Jeffries and Tamara Kelly
James Beard Award Winner®
Prince’s Hot Chicken
Nashville, TN

Colby Rasavong
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Bad Idea
Nashville, TN

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Dung “Junior” Vo

Noko Nashville and Kase x Noko
Nashville, TN

Additional Info

Reservation Policy: All reservations are nonrefundable and must be made in advance. Should the event be cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances, the James Beard Foundation will offer options including ticket exchanges, use of tickets for future events, and the option to donate tickets. For more information, please contact jbftaste@bowenandco.com.

Terms

Food and beverage offerings are subject to change. Guests must be 21 years+ with a valid ID to attend the event.

Local Partners

Special Thanks