Taste America: Boston
Presented by Capital One
Thu, February 5, 2026
Premier 6:00 PM
General 7:00 PM
State Room
60 State Street, 33rd Floor
Boston, MA 02109
Premier
$225
General
$150
A national tasting event celebrating the chefs and restaurants making a difference in both the culinary industry and communities across the country.
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. A cohort of chefs, representing 20 markets across the country and known as the TasteTwenty, will host dinners and walk-around tastings spotlighting the breadth and unity of culinary creativity nationwide.
The walk-around tasting at the State Room will be an exciting gathering of chefs from the Boston culinary community, with food stations hosted by TasteTwenty chef Douglass Williams of MIDA and many other local notable 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®
Douglass Williams
MIDA
Boston, MA
Sarah Barlow
The Nautilus
Nantucket, MA
David Blessing
State Room
Boston, MA
Presented by State Room
JuanMa Calderón
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
La Royal
Cambridge, MA
James Beard Award Winner®
Joanne Chang
Flour Bakery + Cafe
Boston, MA
Stacy Deetz
Hangry Kitchen
Pawtucket, RI
James Beard Award Nominee®
Conor Dennehy
Talulla
Cambridge, MA
Presented by Jurgielewicz Duck
Charlie Foster
Woods Hill Pier 4 and The Block at Woods Hill
Boston, MA
Woods Hill Table
Concord, MA
Drew Grosse
Lobster Trap
Bourne, MA
Presented by Chefs’ Warehouse
Lester Herrera
RUKA
Boston, MA
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Nicole Nocella
Stalk
Dover, NH
Brendan Pelley
Krasi
Boston, MA
Presented by American Lamb Board and Bostonchefs.com
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Michael Scelfo
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Alden & Harlow
Cambridge, MA
Presented by Duke’s Mayo
James Beard Award Nominee®
Cara Tobin
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Honey Road
and The Grey Jay
Burlington, VT
James Beard Award Nominee®
Reneé Touponce
James Beard Award Nominee®
Oyster Club
and The Port of Call
Mystic, CT
ADDITIONAL BITES FROM:
Calvisius Caviar (premier level only)
Duxbury Oyster Company
Unicorn Oyster Farm
BEVERAGE STATIONS FROM:
Atomic Coffee Roasters
Ca’ Del Bosco (premier level only)
Chateau d’Esclans
Mezcal Rosaluna
Mijenta Tequila
Nantucket Wine & Food Festival
Saratoga Water
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Vins Jean-Luc Colombo
The Zero Proof
Who's Cooking
TasteTwenty Chef: James Beard Award Semifinalist® Douglass Williams (Photo: Vivien Killilea Best Photography)
Sarah Barlow
David Blessing
JuanMa Calderón
James Beard Award Winner® Joanne Chang
Stacy Deetz
Charlie Foster
Lester Herrera
James Beard Award Semifinalist® Nicole Nocella
James Beard Award Nominee® Cara Tobin
James Beard Award Nominee® Reneé Touponce
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.
Local Event Production: Nancy Bean
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 premier ticket benefits, priority entry, and gifting. While supplies last. Terms apply.
Local Partners
Special Thanks
Participating National Sponsors
