Taste America: Houston
Presented by Capital One
Wed, October 8, 2025
Premier 6:00 PM
General 7:00 PM
The Post Oak Hotel
1600 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
Premier
$225
General
$175
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 Post Oak Hotel will be an exciting gathering of chefs from the Houston culinary community, with food stations hosted by TasteTwenty chef Ope Amosu of ChòpnBlọk 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®
Ope Amosu
ChòpnBlọk
Houston, TX
James Beard Award Nominee® and TasteTwenty Alum
Emmanuel Chavez
James Beard Award Nominee®
Tatemó
Houston, TX
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Victoria Elizondo
Cochinita & co.
Houston, TX
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Tristen Epps-Long
Buboy
Houston, TX
Chef Bootcamp Alum and James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Evelyn Garcia
and James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Henry Lu
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
JŪN
Houston, TX
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Suu Khin
Burmalicious
Houston, TX
Vanarin Kuch
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Koffeteria
Houston, TX
Flo Polanco
Flor Y Miel
Houston, TX
Chef Bootcamp Alum and James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Felipe Riccio
James Beard Award Nominee®
MARCH
Houston, TX
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
David Skinner
Ishtia
Kemah, TX
TasteTwenty Alum
Michelle Wallace
b’tween sandwich co.
Houston, TX
BEVERAGE STATIONS FROM:
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
Klipsun Vineyard
Mijenta Tequila
Who's Cooking
TasteTwenty Host Chef: James Beard Award Semifinalist® Ope Amosu (Photo: David “Odiwams” Wright)
James Beard Award Nominee® and TasteTwenty Alum Emmanuel Chavez (Photo: Tatemó)
James Beard Award Semifinalist® Victoria Elizondo (Photo: Trish Badger)
James Beard Award Semifinalist® Tristen Epps-Long (Photo: Arturo Olmos)
Chef Bootcamp Alum and James Beard Award Semifinalist® Evelyn Garcia and James Beard Award Semifinalist® Henry Lu (Photo: Will Blunt)
James Beard Award Semifinalist® Suu Khin (Photo: Michael Ma)
Vanarin Kuch (Photo: Kevin Miyazaki)
Flo Polanco
Chef Bootcamp Alum and James Beard Award Semifinalist® Felipe Riccio (Photo: Zach Horst)
James Beard Award Semifinalist® David Skinner (Photo: Jia Media)
TasteTwenty Alum Michelle Wallace (Photo: Becca Wright Creative)
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 premier ticket benefits, priority entry, and gifting. While supplies last. Terms Apply.
Participating National Sponsors
