Taste America: Asheville
Presented by Capital One
Wed, September 3, 2025
General 6:00 PM
Exclusive Capital One Access Pass Reception 5:30 PM
The Market Place
20 Wall Street
Asheville, NC 28801
General Admission Ticket
$175
A national dining 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 dinner at The Market Place will be an intimate gathering with a multi-course menu created by TasteTwenty chef Ashleigh Shanti of Good Hot Fish and collaborating chef William Dissen of The Market Place. The menu will reflect the chefs’ signature styles and highlight the uniqueness of their restaurants and communities. The dinner will also include beverages to pair with each course.
MULTI-COURSE MEAL CREATED BY
TasteTwenty Chef
Culinary Corps Chef, Chef Bootcamp Alum, and James Beard Award Nominee®
Ashleigh Shanti
Good Hot Fish
Asheville, NC
Collaborating Chef
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
William Dissen
The Market Place
Asheville, NC
Who's Cooking
TasteTwenty Chef: Culinary Corps Chef, Chef Bootcamp Alum, and James Beard Award Nominee® Ashleigh Shanti
Collaborating Chef: James Beard Award Semifinalist® William Dissen
Menu
Coming soon!
Additional Information
Reservation Policy: All reservations are non-refundable 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 donating tickets. For more information, contact jbftaste@bowenandco.com.
Terms
Food and beverage offerings are subject to change. Guests must be 21 years+ with a valid ID to attend the event.
Eligible Capital One cardholders can use a Capital One card to purchase Capital One Access Passes, which include access to a 30-minute exclusive pre-dinner reception and a chef-curated gift. While supplies last. Terms Apply.