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 group, known as the TasteTwenty, will showcase their talents throughout the year at chef dinners and walk-around tastings, spotlighting the breadth and unity of culinary creativity across the nation. Check them out below!
2024-2025
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James Beard Award Nominee
Omar Anani
Saffron de Twah
Detroit, MI
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James Beard Award Nominee
Janet Becerra
Pancita
Seattle, WA
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Marissa Caruana
Linger
Denver, CO
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James Beard Award Winner
Valerie Chang
Maty's
Miami, FL
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James Beard Award Nominee
Emmanuel Chavez
Tatemó
Houston, TX
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Lena Ciardullo
James Beard Award Winner
Union Square Cafe
New York, NY
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Raúl Correa
Bacoa Finca & Fogón
San Juan, PR
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Chef Bootcamp Alum
Nelson German
alaMar Dominican Kitchen and Sobre Mesa Afro-Latin Cocktail Lounge
SF Bay Area, CA
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James Beard Award Semifinalist, Chef Bootcamp Alum, and American Culinary Corps Chef
Jerome Grant
Mahal BBQ
Washington, D.C
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James Beard Award Semifinalist
Donald Hawk
Valentine
Phoenix, AZ
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Silver Iocovozzi
James Beard Award Nominee
Neng Jr.’s
Asheville, NC
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James Beard Award Winner
Lord Maynard Llera
Kuya Lord
Los Angeles, CA
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Geronimo Lopez
BOTIKA
San Antonio, TX
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Serigne Mbaye
James Beard Award Winner
Dakar NOLA
New Orleans, LA
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James Beard Award Nominee and Chef Bootcamp Alum
Katy Millard
Coquine
Portland, OR
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Margaret Pak
James Beard Award Semifinalist
Thattu
Chicago, IL
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James Beard Award Nominee
Cassie Piuma
SARMA
Boston, MA
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James Beard Award Semifinalist
Randy Rucker
River Twice
Philadelphia, PA
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Fernando Ruiz
Escondido
Santa Fe, NM
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James Beard Award Semifinalist
Mailea Weger
Lou
Nashville, TN