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Taste America: Philadelphia

Tue, March 12, 2024

6:00 PM
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Price: Premier: $250 per ticket / General: $200 per ticket Click here to purchase tickets!

Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Premier Seating: 6:00 P.M.
General Seation: 7:00 P.M.

 

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 Jezabel’s will be an exciting gathering of chefs from the Philadelphia culinary community with food stations being hosted by TasteTwenty host chef, Jezabel Careaga of Jezabel’s in Philadelphia, PA; TasteTwenty guest chef Patricia Estorino of Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar in Boston, MA; Michael Carter of Down North Pizza in Philadelphia, PA; Sofia Deleon of El Merkury in Philadelphia, PA; Andrew Henshaw of Laser Wolfin Philadelphia, PA; Alexandra Holt of Roxanne in Philadelphia, PA; Dionicio Jimenez of Cantina La Martina, Philadelphia, PA; Carolyn Nguyen of Revolution Taco in Philadelphia, PA; Hoon Rhee of Constellation Culinary, Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, PA; and Randy Rucker of River Twice in Philadelphia, PA 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

TasteTwenty Host Chef
Jezabel Careaga
Jezabel’s
Philadelphia, PA

Humita al Plato > Creamy Corn with Goat Cheese, Basil, and Chile Oil
**Vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free; contains alliums; vegan option available upon request 

TasteTwenty Guest Chef
James Beard Award Semifinalist
Patricia Estorino
Gustazo Cuban Kitchen and Bar
Boston, MA

Bay Scallop Ceviche with Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Caramelized Pineapple Purée, Basil, and Saffron Oil
**Dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free; contains alliums and shellfish

Michael Carter
Down North Pizza
Philadelphia, PA

“Break You Off” Pizza with Lamb Sausage, Lemon Ricotta, Garlic Honey, and Za’atar  
**Allium-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free; contains dairy and gluten

Eli Collins  
a.kitchen + bar
Philadelphia, PA
 
Seared Ahi Tuna > Lightly Grilled Tuna with Carrot Harissa and Taggiasca Olives
**Dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free; contains alliums and shellfish
 
Presented by AKA

Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Alum
Sofia Deleon
El Merkury
Philadelphia, PA

Cardamom-Dusted Churros with Tenango Rum–Caramel Sauce   
** Vegetarian and nut-free; contains dairy and gluten

James Beard Award Semifinalist
Andrew Henshaw
Laser Wolf
Philadelphia, PA

Beet Tartare with Harif, Tahina Ranch, and Hazelnut Dukkah
**Vegan and gluten-free; contains alliums and nuts

Alexandra Holt
Roxanne
Philadelphia, PA

Brown Butter Panna Cotta with Citrus and Caviar
**Gluten-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free; contains dairy; can be made vegetarian

James Beard Award Nominee
Dionicio Jimenez
Cantina La Martina
Philadelphia, PA

Wild Mushroom Tlayuda > Blue Corn Tlayuda with Wild Mushroom, Epazote Crema, Queso Fresco, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, and Microgreens
**Vegetarian, allium-free, gluten-free, and shellfish-free; contains dairy and nuts

Carolyn Nguyen
Revolution Taco
Philadelphia, PA

Tamale with Lemongrass Curry Chicken
**Dairy-free, gluten-free, and shellfish-free; contains alliums and nuts

Hoon Rhee
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Constellation Culinary
Philadelphia, PA

Hiramasa Crudo with Buttermilk Emulsion and Citrus Chutney
**Gluten-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free; contains alliums and dairy
 
Presented by Constellation Culinary Group

James Beard Award Nominee
Randy Rucker
River Twice
Philadelphia, PA

New Jersey Sushi Rice Porridge with Peekytoe Crab, Crab Fat Sofrito, and Golden Ossetra Caviar
**Gluten-free and nut-free; contains alliums, dairy, and shellfish

James Beard Award Nominee
Amanda Shulman
and Alex Kemp

My Loup
Philadelphia, PA

Sour Cream and Onion Pork Rind with Caviar > Puffed Pork Rind with Chive, Onion, and Sour Cream Mixture; Seaweed Powder; Chives; and Caviar
**Gluten-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free; contains alliums and dairy; can be made vegetarian

 

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

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Reservation Policy: All reservations are nonrefundable 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 option to donate tickets. For more information, contact reservations@jamesbeard.org.

For more information, please contact jbftaste@bowenandco.com

 

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