Taste America: Chicago
Presented by Capital One
Tue, March 10, 2026
General 6:00 PM
Exclusive Capital One Access Pass Reception 5:30 PM
Bar Sótano
443 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60654
General Admission Ticket
$160
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. 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 dinner at Bar Sótano will be an intimate gathering with a multi-course menu created by TasteTwenty chef Jaqueline Hernandez of Bar Sótano and collaborating chef Stephen Gillanders of SMG Restaurants. The menu will reflect the chefs’ signature styles and highlight the uniqueness of their restaurants and the Chicago culinary community. The dinner will include wine pairings with each course.
MULTI-COURSE MEAL CREATED BY
TasteTwenty Chef
Jaqueline Hernandez
Bar Sótano
Chicago, IL
Collaborating Chef
Stephen Gillanders
S.K.Y., Apolonia, and Valhalla
Chicago, IL
Who's Cooking
TasteTwenty Chef: Jaqueline Hernandez (Photo: Vivien Killilea Best Photography)
Collaborating Chef: Stephen Gillanders (Photo: Jaclyn Rivas)
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: Dana Pontarelli, Pontarelli Public Relations, LLC.
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.
Local Partner
Participating National Sponsors
