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James Beard Foundation's Taste America® Preview: Charleston

JBF Editors

JBF Editors

Mon, May 16, 2016

The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America® …

The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America® national epicurean tour continues this weekend with two days of events in Charleston, featuring Taste America All-Star and JBF Award winner Art Smith and Local Star Mike Lata. Friday night kicks off with a tasting reception by some of Charleston's finest chefs, followed by an exclusive four-course dinner prepared by Smith and Lata. On Saturday the action moves to Le Creuset for cooking demos and book signings from Smith, along with free tastings from local vendor the Cocktail Club.

For tickets and more information about the chefs and vendors appearing, check out jbftasteamerica.org. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest updates as our team covers the weekend’s exciting lineup!