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
Boston, MA
David Blessing
State Room
Boston, MA
Presented by State Room
James Beard Award Winner®
Joanne Chang
Flour Bakery + Cafe
Boston, MA
Charlie Foster
Woods Hill Pier 4
Boston, MA
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Nicole Nocella
Stalk
Dover, NH
James Beard Award Nominee®
Reneé Touponce
James Beard Award Nominee®
Oyster Club
and The Port of Call
Mystic, CT
…and more to be announced!
BEVERAGE STATIONS FROM:
Mijenta Tequila
Who's Cooking
TasteTwenty Chef: James Beard Award Semifinalist® Douglass Williams (Photo: Vivien Killilea Best Photography)
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.
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
Participating National Sponsors
