Events / Taste America

Taste America: New Orleans

Thu, October 10, 2024

7:00 PM
The Sazerac House
Price: Premier - $225 | General - $150 Tickets on sale now!

LOCATION 

The Sazerac House 
101 Magazine Street 
New Orleans, LA 70130 

 

6:30 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 is a nationwide initiative to bring 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 The Sazerac House will be an exciting gathering of chefs from the New Orleans culinary community with food stations being hosted by TasteTwenty chef Serigne Mbaye of Dakar NOLA along with several other New Orleans chefs. Each chef’s offering will reflect their signature style and highlight the uniqueness of their restaurant. The tasting will also have beverage stations and other activations from our national and local sponsors. 

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HOST COMMITTEE

Neal Bodenheimer, Partner, CureCo, Host Committee Chair

Geordie Brower III, Operations Manager, Dickie Brennan & Co.

Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, Owner, Dooky Chase Restaurant

Alice Glenn, Executive Vice President, New Orleans & Co.

Christopher Jordan, Hotel Manager, Four Seasons New Orleans

Robert LeBlanc, Founder, Creative Director, LeBlanc + Smith

Conway Solomon, Co-Founder/CEO, WRSTBND

Gary Solomon, Jr., Co-Founder/President, Solomon Group

John Stubbs, Co-Founder, Managing Partner, Jewel of the South

Molly Wismeier, Co-Owner, Mamou

 

 

Menu

FOOD AND BEVERAGE STATIONS HOSTED BY 

TasteTwenty Host Chef 
Serigne Mbaye 
James Beard Award Winner® 
Dakar NOLA 
New Orleans, LA 

Crispy Cassava with Tomato–Onion “Sosu” and Tabasco® Sauce 
**Gluten-free and vegan; contains alliums and soy

Tom Branighan 
MaMou 
New Orleans, LA 

Apple–Foie Gras Velouté with Gingerbread Crouton 
** Contains alliums, dairy, nuts, and wheat


Nicole Cabrera Mills
Pêche
New Orleans, LA 

Bright Side Oysters with Ginger–Coconut Mignonette 
**Contains alliums and shellfish

Edgar Caro
BRASA
New Orleans, LA

Posta Negra Cartagenera > Tamarind and Panela–Braised Louisiana Wagyu Beef Short Rib with Coconut Rice, and Beet Ensalada de Payaso 
**Gluten-free

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Marlon Chukumerije
Chicken’s Kitchen
Gretna, LA

Grandmaw's Smothered Okra with Smoked Sausage and Diced Chicken 
**Gluten-free

Kaitlin Guerin 
Lagniappe Bakehouse 
New Orleans, LA 

Moringa–Bay Leaf Cream Cheesecake  
**Contains dairy and wheat

Alex Harrell
The Southern Hotel and The Gloriette
Covington, LA

Roasted Carrots with a Charred Carrot Harissa, Yogurt, Pecan, and Sesame 
**Vegan and gluten-free; contains alliums, dairy, nuts, and sesame

EJ Lagasse
James Beard Award Nominee®
Emeril’s
New Orleans, LA

Gulf Shrimp Rémoulade with Petrossian Caviar 
**Gluten-free; contains dairy and shellfish

Samuel Peery
King Brasserie + Bar
New Orleans, LA
Presented by Hotel Fontenot

Steak Tartare with Black Truffle Tapenade, Pickled Mushrooms, Escargot Aïoli, and Lavash
**Contains alliums, dairy and wheat

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Charly Pierre
Fritai
New Orleans, LA

Shrimp Pikliz with Plantain Chip and Avocado 
**Gluten-free; contains alliums and shellfish

James Beard Award Semifinalist®, Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Alum, and Chef Bootcamp Alum 
Sophina Uong 
Mister Mao 
New Orleans, LA 

Khmer Lump Crab Breakfast Noodles 
**Gluten-free; contains alliums, nuts, and shellfish

James Beard Award Nominee®  
Arvinder Vilkhu and
Ashwin Vilkhu
James Beard Award Semifinalist®  
Saffron Nola
New Orleans, LA

Khyber Lamb Chops 
**Gluten-free; Contains alliums, dairy, and nuts

James Beard Award Semifinalist® 
Martha Wiggins
Café Reconcile
New Orleans, LA

Smothered Oyster, Beech, and Shitake Mushrooms with Brown Rice Grits, Chèvre, Herbs, and Crispy Shallots 
**Vegetarian; contains alliums, dairy, and wheat

Featured Mixologists

Chris Hannah
James Beard Award Winner®
Jewel of the South
New Orleans, LA

Liz Kelley
James Beard Award Winner®
Cure
New Orleans, LA

Hadi Ktiri
Chandelier Bar, Four Seasons New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Ellie Rogers
Sylvain
New Orleans, LA

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

Related Info

Local Partners

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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

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