Events / Taste America

Taste America: New York

Tue, February 27, 2024

6:00 PM
Market 57
Price: General: $135 / Premier: $200 Click here to purchase tickets!

LOCATION
Market 57
25 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10011


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

A national tasting event celebrating your local restaurant community.

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.
 
This walk-around tasting at Market 57 will be an exciting gathering of chefs from the New York culinary community, with food stations from TasteTwenty host chef Ayo Balogun of Dept of Culture, Brooklyn, NY; TasteTwenty guest chefs Michelle Karr-Ueoka and Wade Ueoka of MW Restaurant and Artizen by MW, Honolulu, HI; and more talented chefs featured at Market 57. Each station’s offering will reflect the chef’s signature style and highlight the uniqueness of their restaurant and community.

 

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Please note that ticket sales for this event will close at 6:00 P.M. ET on Monday, February 26, 2024.
 

Proceeds from your ticket directly support the local independent restaurants and chefs participating in the event. A portion of proceeds support JBF's national programming that is rooted in advocacy, racial equity, sustainability, and women's leadership for the culinary industry.

 

Menu

FOOD AND BEVERAGE STATIONS HOSTED BY

TasteTwenty Host Chef
Ayo Balogun
James Beard Award Nominee
Dept of Culture
Brooklyn, NY

Moi Moi Elemi Meje > Seven Souls Bean Pudding with Fish, Shrimp, Eggs, and Beef
**Nut-free; contains alliums, dairy, gluten, and shellfish; vegan option available upon request

Tuwo Masara > Ground Cornmeal with Blackened Bean Sauce and Grilled Snapper
**Allium-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free; contains shellfish; vegan option available upon request

 

TasteTwenty Guest Chefs
James Beard Award Semifinalist
Michelle Karr-Ueoka and
Wade Ueoka
MW Restaurant and Artizen by MW
Honolulu, HI

Seared Scallop with Black Truffles and Dried Scallop Gravy
**Nut-free; contains alliums, dairy, gluten, and shellfish

TasteTwenty Guest Chef
Wade Ueoka

Mochi-Crusted Kona Kampachi with Soy–Yuzu Kosho Vinaigrette
**Dairy-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free; contains alliums and gluten; vegan option available upon request

TasteTwenty Guest Chef
James Beard Award Semifinalist
Michelle Karr-Ueoka

Laie Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Tapioca, Coffee Ice Cream, Chocolate–Rice Pearls, and Coffee Custard

**Gluten-free and nut-free; contains dairy

 

Carlos Barrera Duarte
Nom Wah
New York, NY

Sweet and Sour Pork Dumplings with Charred Pineapple Relish
**Dairy-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free; contains alliums and gluten

 

Ralph Battista, Brian Fugit, and Brian Wilkinson

Sysco

New York, NY

 

Smoked Tomato-Wagyu Beef Tartare with Brown Butter–Truffle Broth

**Nut-free and shellfish-free; contains alliums, dairy, and gluten

 

Fluke Crudo with Charred Lemon, Scallion Romesco, and Apple–Citrus Gastrique

**Dairy-free and shellfish-free; contains alliums, gluten, and nuts

 

 

Kevin Bradford, Alexis Garrison, Kim Harris, and Stacey Lee Spratt
Harlem Hops
New York, NY

 

Berbere Lamb Sausage with Yogurt, Apple Kraut, and Crispy Wheat Berries on Brioche
** Nut-free and shellfish-free; contains alliums, dairy, and gluten

Paired with
Harlem Hops Pier 57 Imperial Lager

 

Fabrizio Facchini
Stellina Ristorante / Stellina Hospitality Group
Oyster Bay, NY

Lasagna al Tartufo Nero > Urbani Winter Black Truffle Lasagna
**Vegetarian and nut-free; contains alliums, dairy, and gluten

Courtesy of Urbani Truffles USA

 

James Beard Award Nominee and Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Alum
Fany Gerson and
Daniel Ortiz de Montellano
Mijo
New York, NY

Mini Tetela de Queso Fresco y Epazote
**Vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free; contains alliums and dairy

 

Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Alum
Jocelyn Guest and
Erika Nakamura
Due Madri
New York, NY

Prosciutto–Mortadella Meatball with Stracciatella
**Nut-free and shellfish-free; contains alliums, dairy, and gluten

 

Guo Hao Pang
Platform by the James Beard Foundation
New York, NY

Duck Confit Crostini with Red Onion Jam, Celery Root, Citrus Gastrique, Cracklings, and Fresno Chiles

**Dairy-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free; contains alliums and gluten

 

“Moody” Ben Harney
The Real MotherShuckers
New York, NY

Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell with Assorted Toppings

Classic > Parsley, Shallots, Cocktail Sauce, and Mignonette

Sushi > Cucumber, Seaweed, Ponzu, and Wasabi

Candy Apple > Apple, Horseradish, Yuzu, Tabasco Hot Sauce, and Mirin

**Dairy-free and nut-free; contains alliums, gluten, and shellfish; allium-free options available

 

Jared Howard
HoneyBunny Chicken and Biscuits
New York, NY

Maryland-Style Crab Cake Sliders
**Nut-free; contains alliums, dairy, gluten, and shellfish

 

Kannika Kittipinyovathhas
Zaab Zaab
New York, NY

Chicken Larb
**Dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free; contains alliums

 

Maiko Kyogoku and Elena Yamamoto
Bessou
New York, NY

Hot Honey Nanban Chicken Sliders
**Dairy-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free; contains alliums and gluten

 

Stephen Parker and Gustavo Ramirez
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer
New York, NY

Tamarind Chile Cocoa Churro Crazyshake® > Tamarind, Chile, and Mocha Shake with Chocolate-Frosted Rim, Crushed Cocoa Puffs, and Fried Churro, Whipped Cream, and Chocolate Drizzle Topping

Featuring the limited-edition McCormick Tamarind & Pasilla Chile Seasoning inspired by McCormick’s Flavor of the Year, Tamarind

**Nut-free and shellfish-free; contains alliums, dairy, and gluten

Courtesy of McCormick

 

Jimmy Rizvi
Ammi
New York, NY

Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney
**Gluten-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free; contains alliums and dairy

 

Christine Sahadi Whelan
James Beard Award Winner
Sahadi’s
New York, NY

Sahadi’s Famous Hummus with Za’atar-Infused Lebanese Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Aleppo Pepper, and House Pita Chip
**Vegan and nut-free; contains alliums and gluten

 

David Seigal
The Galley by Lobster Place
New York, NY

Smoked Salmon–Caviar Roll
**Nut-free and shellfish-free; contains alliums, dairy, and gluten


Legacy Network Alum
Leticia Skai Young-Mohan
and Raymond Mohan

Lolo’s On the Water
New York, NY

Mini Oxtail Empanada
**Dairy-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free; contains alliums and gluten

 

Wen-Jay Ying
Local Roots
New York, NY

Scallion Pancake–Kerrygold Cheddar Cheese Melt
**Vegetarian and nut-free; contains alliums, dairy, and gluten

 

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

 

Related 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 option to donate tickets. For more information, contact reservations@jamesbeard.org.

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