Taste America: Nashville
Presented by American Express and Resy
Thu, November 19, 2026
Premier 6:00 PM
General 7:00 PM
Saint Elle
1420 3rd Ave S #101
Nashville, TN 37210
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 American Express and Resy 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 Saint Elle will be an exciting gathering of chefs from the Seattle culinary community, with food stations hosted by TasteTwenty chef Mathew Meeker of Fancypants, and many other local notable chefs. Each station will reflect the chef’s signature style and highlight the uniqueness of their restaurant and the Nashville culinary community. The tasting will also have beverage stations and other activations from our national and local sponsors.
FOOD STATIONS BY:
TasteTwenty Host Chef
Mathew Meeker
Fancypants
Nashville, TN
Ana Aguilar and Josh Cook
Tantisimo
Nashville, TN
Nick Guidry
Deacon's New South
Nashville, TN
Hal Holden-Bache
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Lockeland Table
Nashville, TN
Kamal Kalokoh
Riddim N Spice
Nashville, TN
Bill Laviolette
Shotgun Willie’s BBQ
Nashville, TN
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Vivek Surti
and Adam Hercik
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Tailor
Nashville, TN
...plus more chefs to be announced!
Beverage Stations From:
Mijenta Tequila
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Who's Cooking
TasteTwenty Host Chef: Mathew Meeker (Photo: Victoria Quirk)
Hal Holden-Bache (Photo: Mayter Scott)
Bill Laviolette (Photo: Ruth Kennedy | The Ledger)
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
Terms
Food and beverage offerings are subject to change. Guests must be 21 years+ with a valid ID to attend the event.
Presenting Sponsor
Premier Sponsor
Supporting Sponsor
Patron Sponsors
Additional Support Sponsors
