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The James Beard Foundation’s annual Taste America® culinary series 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.

Taste America features some of the nation’s finest chefs and changemakers coming together across the country to represent a shared mission of “Good Food for Good.”

This cohort, known as the TasteTwenty, represent 20 markets to host dinners and walk-around tastings spotlighting the breadth of culinary creativity in the United States. Each market features chefs that showcase the centrality of American food culture and celebrate diverse communities, leading the way to a future culinary industry where all can thrive.

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.

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