Events / Taste America

Taste America: Houston

Wed, June 29, 2022

6:00 PM
Silver Street Studios
Price: $175 (general); $225 (Premier) Tickets on sale now!

LOCATION
Silver Street Studios
2000 Edwards Street
Houston, TX 77007
Website

6:00 P.M. – Premier ticket holder arrivals
7:00 P.M. – General ticket holder arrivals

A national tasting event celebrating your local restaurant community.

Taste America, presented by Capital One, is a nationwide initiative to bring together chefs, special guests, and diners from across the country to celebrate the local independent restaurants at the heart of our communities.

The walk-around tasting at Silver Street Studios will be an exciting gathering of chefs from the Houston culinary community and beyond. Food stations will be hosted by Chef Michelle Wallace of Gatlin’s BBQ in Houston, Chef Cassie Shortino from Phoenix, and many more. Each station’s offering 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.

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FOOD STATIONS HOSTED BY

Michelle Wallace
Gatlin’s BBQ
Houston

Cassie Shortino
Phoenix

Gustavo Baharona
Hinoki Sushiko
Chicago
Presented by Choose Chicago 

Dawn Burrell
Late August
Houston

Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu
KIN
Houston

Christine Ha & Tony Nguyen
Xin Chao
Houston

Ruben Ortega
Xochi
Houston

Rebecca Masson
Fluff Bake Bar
Houston

Kaitlin Steets
Theodore Rex
Houston

Menu

Michelle Wallace:
Hickory-Smoked Catfish with Deconstructed Dirty Rice
**Gluten-free, nut-free, shellfish-free; contains dairy

Cassie Shortino:
Smoked Pork Loin with Pickled Blueberries, Tonnato, and Fennel Frond
**Dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free; contains fish sauce

Gustavo Baharona
Squid Noodles with Wagyu XO Sauce
**Dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free; contains shellfish

Dawn Burrell:
Cured Salmon with Tamarind Tiger Fry, Cucumber, and Crunchy Salmon Skin
**Dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and shellfish free 

Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu:
Ceviche with Lemongrass Leche de Tigre, Chili Oil, and Sesame Crisp 
**Dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free; contains alliums and nightshades

Christine Ha and Tony Nguyen:
Vietnamese Wagyu Meatball 
**Dairy-free, gluten-free, and shellfish-free; contains fish, gluten, and nuts 

Rebecca Masson:
Star Crossed Lover Bars > Puffed Rice Squares with Salted Caramel and Chocolate
**Nut-free; contains dairy and gluten

Ruben Ortega:
Lemon–Ricotta Cake with Strawberry Consommé, Vanilla–Orange Blossom Cream, and Lemon Verbena Gel
**Contains dairy, gluten, and nuts

Kaitlin Steets:
Tomato Toast
**Vegetarian; nut-free; contains dairy and gluten

Food and beverage offerings are subject to change. Guests must be 21 years+ with a valid ID to attend the event.

Through our Open for Good campaign, the James Beard Foundation is committed to helping independent restaurants survive this crisis, rebuild better, and thrive for the long term.

Co-Host

Local Partners


 

Related Info

Reservation Policy: All reservations are nonrefundable and must be made in advance. Should the event be cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances, including COVID-19, JBF will offer a range of options, including ticket exchanges, option to donate tickets, or a full refund. For more information, contact reservations@jamesbeard.org.

Covid-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. An inherent risk of exposure to Covid-19 exists in any public place regardless of precautions that may be taken. By purchasing and using tickets, you, on your behalf and on behalf of any accompanying parties, agree to (1) assume all risks associated with Covid-19 and other communicable diseases, (2) comply with all related health and safety policies of the James Beard Foundation, Silver Street Studios, as well as all applicable federal, state, and local government laws and recommendations, and (3) expressly release the James Beard Foundation and each of its respective affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, trustees, officers, directors, partners, employees, and agents from any and all claims arising from or relating to Covid-19.

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For more information, please contact jbftaste@bowenandco.com.