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Patron Exclusive: Beyond the Plate: Cocktails & Conversation with Top Chef's Tristen Epps-Long

Wed, February 25, 2026

  • Wine & Cheese 5:30 PM

    Seated Conversation with Tristen Epps-Long 6:00 PM

    The James Beard House

    167 W 12th St

    New York, NY 10012

  • JBF Patron

    $50

This is a JBF Patron member exclusive event. To join as a member and gain access, please click here or contact Aaron Hock, Senior Manager of Membership, at ahock@jamesbeard.org.


Join the James Beard Foundation and fellow Patrons for an intimate cocktail hour and conversation with chef Tristen Epps-Long, the winner of NBC's Top Chef Season 22 and semifinalist for the 2024 James Beard Award Best Chef South.


FEATURING

Chef Tristen Epps-Long
Winner, Top Chef Season 22
2024 JBF Award Semifinalist, Best Chef South


Beverages generously provided by Josh Cellars and Curious Elixirs.

Please note that capacity is extremely limited, and invitations are non-transferable.

Terms

Alcohol Disclaimer:

James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served. 


Dietary/Food Restrictions Policy:

Events at the James Beard House are special one-night-only menus and we do not offer à la carte menus. If you have serious food allergies, we will work with the visiting chef team to do our best to accommodate but cannot guarantee that alternate options will be available for every course.


For further questions, please contact Aaron Hock, Senior Manager of Membership, at ahock@jamesbeard.org.