Events / Taste America

Taste America: Nashville

Thu, February 20, 2025

7:00 PM
Saint Elle
Price: General - $150 | Premier - $225 Tickets on sale now!

LOCATION
Saint Elle
1420 3rd Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210

6:00 P.M. CT - Premier
7:00 P.M. CT - General

 

A national tasting event celebrating your local restaurant community.

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.

The walk-around tasting at Saint Elle will be an exciting gathering of chefs from the Nashville culinary community, with food stations hosted by many notable local 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.

https://www.squadup.com/events/taste-america-nashville-presented-by-capital-one-2?legacy=0

 

Menu

FOOD AND BEVERAGE STATIONS HOSTED BY

David Andrews
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
D’Andrews Bakery & Café
Nashville, TN
Presented by Maldon Sea Salt

Tangerine and Maldon-Salted White Chocolate Mousse with Citrus Marmalade and Smoked Maldon-Salted Shortbread
**Gluten-free; contains dairy

James Beard Award Nominee®
Josh Habiger
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Bastion
Nashville, TN

Island Creek Oyster with Benton's Bacon, Romaine Lettuce, and Tomato-Vinegar Mignonette
**Dairy-free and gluten-free; contains shellfish

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Julio Hernández
Maíz de la Vida
Nashville, TN

Carne Asada Taco
**Gluten-free; contains alliums

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Jake Howell
Peninsula
Nashville, TN

Jason La Iacona
Miel
Nashville, TN

Jurgielewicz Duck Cassoulet > Confit Duck Leg, Duck Sausage, French White Beans, and Duck Fat Breadcrumbs
**Contains alliums and wheat

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Margot McCormack
Margot Café & Bar
Nashville, TN

Beet Tartare with Avocado Aioli, Hard-Cooked Egg, Watercress, Caper Berry, and Housemade Cracker
**Vegetarian

James Beard Award Semifinalist®  
Arnold Myint
International Market
Nashville, TN

Thai Beef Jerky with Pickled Achar, Sticky Rice, and Nam Jim Jaew
**Contains alliums, shellfish, and soy

Deb Paquette
etch and etc.
Nashville, TN

Mole-Spiced Roasted Banana Panna Cotta Puri with Candied Vanilla Bean-and-Pecan Crouton, Finger Lime-Pineapple Caviar, and Sage-Pineapple Syrup
**Vegetarian; contains dairy, nuts, and wheat

André Prince Jeffries and Tamara Kelly
James Beard Award Winner®
Prince’s Hot Chicken 
Nashville, TN

Prince’s Spicy Korean BBQ Chicken and Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad

Colby Rasavong
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Bad Idea
Nashville, TN

Nam Khao > Crispy Rice Salad, Soured Pork, and Cashews
**Contains alliums, nuts, shellfish, and soy

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Dung “Junior” Vo
Noko Nashville and Kase x Noko
Nashville, TN

Bluefin Tuna Nigiri
**Gluten-free; contains soy

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

Related Info

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, or donating tickets back to the Foundation. For more information, contact jbftaste@bowenandco.com.

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