Taste America: Philadelphia Presented by Capital One

LOCATION
The Grand Belle at The Bellevue
200 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

6:00 P.M. ET - Premier
7:00 P.M. ET - 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 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

Stracciatella with Golden Osetra Caviar, Almond Oil, and Fried Potato
Gluten-free; contains dairy, nuts, sesame, and soy

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

Cemita with Cochinita Pibil, Habanero, and Red Onion Curtido
Contains sesame

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

Chicken Liver Tart
Gluten-free; contains alliums and dairy

Christopher D'Ambro
Ambra
Philadelphia, PA

Fried Morel, Chicken, and Marrow Sausage with Onion Agrodolce and Smoked Egg Yolk Bottarga
Contains alliums and wheat

Abigail Dahan
Provenance
Philadelphia, PA

Chocolate, Olive Oil, and Bay Leaf Crémeux
Gluten-free; contains dairy

Michael Vincent Ferreri
Irwin’s
Philadelphia, PA

Tuna Tartare Tartlet with Black Olive Caramel, Spicy Sesame, and Mint
Contains alliums, sesame, and wheat

Ian Graye
Pietramala
Philadelphia, PA

Mushroom Ragù with Heirloom Polenta and Cured Tofu
Vegan; contains alliums and soy

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

Lobster and Avocado Tostada with Avocado-Lime Crema and Micro Cilantro
Gluten-free; contains alliums, dairy, and shellfish

Rachel Lorn and Phila Lorn
Mawn
Philadelphia, PA

Cambodian Wild Boar Chili with Vinegar Peppers, Cold Cabbage, and Cilantro
Gluten-free; contains alliums

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

Barbacoa Tacos

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

Passion Fruit Soft Serve with Miso Caramel and Tropical Crunch
Vegetarian; contains alliums, dairy, soy, and wheat

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

Crab and Leek Sando with Key Lime Vinaigrette, Mint Cream, and Pomegranate on Brioche Bread
Contains alliums, dairy, shellfish, and wheat

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

Tempe Betutu-Braised Tempe with Butterfly Pea Flower Jasmine Rice, Sambal Cream, and Wheat Cracker
Vegan; contains alliums, nuts, soy, and wheat

Alex Yoon
Little Fish BYOB
Philadelphia, PA

Sesame Scallop Toast with Chili Oil, Tamari, and Chives
Contains alliums, dairy, sesame, shellfish, soy, and wheat

Assorted Chocolates
Contains dairy and nuts
Courtesy of Éclat Chocolate

BEVERAGE STATIONS BY:

Cariño Mio > Mijenta Tequila Blanco with Orgeat, Lime Juice, Mole Bitters, and Dehydrated Lime
Contains nuts
Neat Pours > Añejo, Blanco, Cristalino, Reposado
Courtesy of Mijenta Tequila

Passiflora > Mezcal with Golden Falernum, Lime Juice, Passion Fruit, and Agave Nectar
Courtesy of The Palm Beaches

Beet Kvass > Local Beets with Mighty Bread Co. Sourdough, Honey, Mint, and Red Dulse
Kojitini > Stumptown Cold Brew and Cascara Amazake with Purple Ribbon Sugar Cane
Evergreen Kombucha > Juniper, Maple, Pine, Spruce
Courtesy of Slow Drinks

Chocolate Coffee Tipple > Roaster’s Daughter with Pennsylvania Dutch Chocolate Cream and Union Forge Vodka
Contains dairy
Coffee Negroni > The Roaster’s Daughter with Gin and Red Bitter Liqueur
Courtesy of The Roaster’s Daughter

Berry Breeze > Union Forge Vodka with Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice, and Club Soda
Cucumber Royale > Union Forge Vodka with Lemonade and Club Soda
Courtesy of Union Forge Vodka

PREMIER-ONLY EXCLUSIVE BITES AND BEVERAGES:

Caviar Cornets with Italian Osetra Caviar, Mini Savory Sesame Cones, Horseradish Crème Fraîche, and Chive
Contains dairy, nuts, sesame, and wheat
Courtesy of Biederman’s

William Cole Cuvée Claire Cabernet Napa Valley Sauvignon 2015
William Cole Cuvée Claire Cabernet Napa Valley Sauvignon 2021
William Cole Cuvée Jane Marie Napa Valley Chardonnay 2022
Courtesy of William Cole Vineyards