Taste America: Nashville
Presented by Capital One
Mon, February 2, 2026
General 6:30 PM
Exclusive Capital One Access Pass Reception 6:00 PM
Noko
701 Porter Road
Nashville, TN 37206
General Admission Ticket
$165
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 Noko will be an intimate gathering with a multi-course menu created by TasteTwenty chef Dung “Junior” Vo of Noko and Kase x Noko and collaborating chef Chris Biard of SS Gai. The menu will reflect the chefs’ signature styles and highlight the uniqueness of their restaurants and the Nashville culinary community. The dinner will include wine pairings with each course, as well as a specialty cocktail from Leiper’s Fork Distillery.
MULTI-COURSE MEAL CREATED BY
TasteTwenty Chef
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Dung "Junior" Vo
Noko and Kase x Noko
Nashville, TN
Collaborating Chef
Chris Biard
SS Gai
Nashville, TN
Who's Cooking
TasteTwenty Chef: James Beard Award Semifinalist® Dung "Junior" Vo (Photo: Vivien Killilea Best Photography)
Collaborating Chef: Chris Biard (Photo: Victora Quirk)
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: Parthenon PR (www.parthenonpr.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 access to a 30-minute exclusive pre-dinner reception and a chef-curated gift. While supplies last. Terms Apply.
Local Partners
Participating National Sponsors
