Taste America: San Francisco Bay Area
Presented by Capital One
Sun, March 1, 2026
Premier 5:30 PM
General 6:30 PM
Saluhall
945 Market St, Floor 2
San Francisco, CA 94103
Premier
$235
General
$185
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 Saluhall will be an exciting gathering of chefs from the San Francisco Bay Area culinary community, with food stations hosted by TasteTwenty chef Azalina Eusope of Azalina’s 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®
Azalina Eusope
Azalina’s
San Francisco, CA
David Barzelay
James Beard Award Nominee®
Lazy Bear
San Francisco, CA
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Darryl Bell
Stateline Road Smokehouse
Napa, CA
James Beard Award Winners®
Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski
James Beard Award Nominee®
The Progress
San Francisco, CA
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Kristina Costa
Loquat
San Francisco, CA
David Fisher and Serena Chow Fisher
7 Adams
San Francisco, CA
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Srijith Gopinathan
Copra
San Francisco, CA
Michelle Mah
James Beard Award Winner®
The Slanted Door
San Francisco, CA
Michele McQueen
Town Fare and Lucy Blue
Oakland, CA
Priscilla Przygocki
MAMA Oakland
Oakland, CA
…and more to be announced!
BEVERAGE STATIONS FROM:
Klipsun Winery
Mijenta Tequila
Who's Cooking
TasteTwenty Chef: James Beard Award Semifinalist® Azalina Eusope (Photo: Vivien Killilea Best Photography)
David Barzelay (Photo: Lazy Bear)
James Beard Award Semifinalist® Darryl Bell (Photo: John Troxell)
James Beard Award Winners® Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski (Photo: Adam Brioza)
James Beard Award Semifinalist® Kristina Costa (Photo: Nicola Parisi)
David Fisher and Serena Chow Fisher (Photo: Tara Rudolph)
James Beard Award Semifinalist® Srijith Gopinathan (Photo: Patricia Chang)
Michelle Mah (Photo: Slanted Door)
Michele McQueen (Photo: Jennifer Marvin)
Priscilla Przygocki
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:
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.
Local Partners
Participating National Sponsors
