TasteTwenty Chefs
In this iteration of the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America® culinary series, some of America’s finest chefs and changemakers will come together in 20 markets across the country to represent a shared mission of “Good Food for Good”. Together, this cohort, known as the TasteTwenty, will collaborate throughout the year at chef dinners and walk-around tastings, spotlighting the breadth and unity of culinary creativity across the nation. The incredible chefs lending their time and talents to be part of the TasteTwenty cohort are below. Be sure to check them out!
JUNE-AUGUST 2023
Photography by Evan Sung
ASHEVILLE
Matt Caudle
Cúrate Bar de Tapas
LOS ANGELES
Kat and John Hong
Yangban Society
Photography by Paul Miller
DENVER
Linda Hampsten Fox
The Bindery
Photography by Minnie Morklithayong
NASHVILLE
Vivek Surti
TAILOR
SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2023
Photography by Albert Ting
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Yuan Tang
Rooster & Owl
Photography by Waz Wu
PORTLAND, OR
Fatou Ouattara
AKÂDI PDX
Christine Ha – Photography by Julie Soefer Photography
Tony Nguyen – Photography by Chris Lue
HOUSTON
Christine Ha and Tony Nguyen
Xin Chào
Photography by Andrew Imanaka
SEATTLE
Melissa Miranda
Musang
Photography by Fine Lifestyle Magazine
SANTA FE
Cristian Pontiggia
Sasella
BOSTON
Patricia Estorino
Gustazo Cuban Bar & Kitchen
Photography by Cleveland Jennings
MIAMI
Akino West
Rosie's
HONOLULU
Michelle Karr-Ueoka and Wade Ueoka
MW Restaurant and Artizen by MW
JANUARY-MARCH 2024
Photography by Zach Bauman
KANSAS CITY, MO
Vaughn Good
Fox and Pearl
Rene Andrade
Photography by Bacanora PHX
PHOENIX
Rene Andrade and Derek Christensen
Bacanora
Photography by Lorie Sapio Photography
CHICAGO
Rodolfo Cuadros
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen
Photography by KHasselbrink
BAY AREA, CA
Anya El-Wattar
Birch & Rye
Photography by Condado Vanderbilt
SAN JUAN, PR
Juan José Cuevas Soto
1919 Restaurant, Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
Photography by Naomi Clark
NEW YORK CITY
Ayo Balogun
Dept of Culture
Photography by JP Garrigues
SAN ANTONIO
Jennifer Dobbertin
Best Quality Daughter
Photography by Team Jezabel’s