The walk-around tasting event will take place at The Grand Belle at The Bellevue in partnership with Cescaphe. Attendees can savor delectable dishes and drinks from a lineup of talented chefs, including TasteTwenty chef Randy Rucker of Little Water and River Twice. Rucker, recognized for his exceptional culinary skills and commitment to sourcing high-quality ingredients, will be joined by a host of local guest chefs, including:
- Phila Lorn and Rachel Barag of Mawn
- Ian Graye of Pietramala
- Alex Yoon of Little Fish
- Diana Widjojo of Rice & Sambal
- Juan Carlos Aparicio-Torres of El Chingon
- Christopher D’Ambro of Ambra
- Abigail Dahan of Provenance
- Michael Vincent Ferreri of Irwin's
- Cristina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa
- Amanda Rafalski of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
"We are delighted to bring Taste America to Philadelphia, a city known for its rich food culture and vibrant independent restaurant community," said Siobhan Flaherty Haber, Vice President of Events at the James Beard Foundation. "It will surely be an unforgettable culinary experience, and we're thrilled to highlight our Good Food for Good mission as well as the exceptional talents, inspiring stories, and community commitment of our TasteTwenty host chef Randy Rucker and the local guest chefs."
The event will feature over seven food and beverage stations, sponsor activations, and exciting opportunities to engage with the culinary community.
Tickets for the Taste America Philadelphia tasting are on sale now at jamesbeard.org/tasteamerica. Capital One rewards cardholders will have access to exclusive presale tickets and special perks at the event.
Proceeds from Taste America events support the James Beard Foundation's national impact programming, which promotes equity, sustainability, and women's leadership in the culinary industry. Don't miss this chance to experience the best of Philadelphia's culinary scene while supporting a worthy cause!