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Taste America: Philadelphia Presented by Capital One

Tue, March 25, 2025

At this time, Taste America Philadelphia is SOLD OUT. Please click here to join our waitlist.



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 The Grand Belle at The Bellevue, in partnership with Cescaphe, will be an exciting gathering of chefs from the Philadelphia culinary community, with food stations hosted by TasteTwenty chef Randy Rucker of River Twice and Little Water and many other 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 STATIONS BY:

TasteTwenty Chef
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Randy Rucker
River Twice, Little Water
Philadelphia, PA

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Juan Carlos Aparicio
El Chingón Philly
Philadelphia, PA

Eli Collins
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
a.kitchen+bar
Philadelphia, PA
Presented by AKA

Christopher D'Ambro
Ambra
Philadelphia, PA

Abigail Dahan
Provenance
Philadelphia, PA

Michael Vincent Ferreri
Irwin’s
Philadelphia, PA

Ian Graye
Pietramala
Philadelphia, PA

Roberto Gutierrez
Cescaphe Event Group
Philadelphia, PA
Presented by Cescaphe Event Group

Darryl Harmon
AMINA
Philadelphia, PA
Presented by McCormick

Rachel Lorn and Phila Lorn
Mawn
Philadelphia, PA

James Beard Award Winner®
Cristina Martinez
South Philly Barbacoa and Casa México
Philadelphia, PA

Amanda Rafalski
James Beard Award Winner®
Friday Saturday Sunday
Philadelphia, PA

Diego Soriano
Florie’s at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Palm Beach, Florida
Presented by The Palm Beaches

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Diana Widjojo
Rice & Sambal
Philadelphia, PA

Alex Yoon
Little Fish BYOB
Philadelphia, PA

Éclat Chocolate



BEVERAGE STATIONS:

Mijenta Tequila

The Palm Beaches

Slow Drinks

The Roaster’s Daughter

Union Forge Vodka

Sweet Gwendoline French Gin



PREMIER-ONLY EXCLUSIVE BITES AND BEVERAGES FROM:

Biederman’s

William Cole Vineyards

Beverages

Contains nuts
Courtesy of Mijenta Tequila


Courtesy of Mijenta Tequila


Courtesy of The Palm Beaches


Courtesy of Slow Drinks


Courtesy of Slow Drinks


Courtesy of Slow Drinks


Contains dairy
Courtesy of The Roaster's Daughter


Courtesy of The Roaster’s Daughter


Courtesy of Union Forge Vodka


Courtesy of Union Forge Vodka


Courtesy of Sweet Gwendoline French Gin


Courtesy of Sweet Gwendoline French Gin


Courtesy of Sweet Gwendoline French Gin

Premier-Only Exclusive Bites and Beverages

Contains dairy, nuts, sesame, and wheat
Courtesy of Biederman’s


Courtesy of William Cole Vineyards


Courtesy of William Cole Vineyards


Courtesy of William Cole Vineyards

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

As the official bank and credit card partner of the James Beard Foundation, eligible Capital One rewards cardholders will have access to tickets set aside just for them on Capital One Entertainment, which include special onsite perks, while supplies last.

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