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Celebrate Philly’s food scene with Taste America 2025

The James Beard Foundation brings its celebrated culinary series to The Grand Belle, highlighting local talent, delicious bites, and a mission of Good Food for Good.


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Philly foodies, get ready—Taste America is back! On March 25, at 7:00 p.m., the James Beard Foundation is bringing its epic culinary series to The Grand Belle at The Bellevue, in partnership with Cescaphe and presented by Capital One. Think of it as the ultimate foodie celebration, with incredible bites, sips, and the city’s hottest culinary talent all under one roof.


      

The star of the evening? Randy Rucker, the visionary chef behind Little Water and River Twice, and part of the prestigious TasteTwenty—a handpicked group of chefs leading the charge for Good Food for Good. Joining him is an all-star lineup of local chefs ready to wow your taste buds, including:


  • Phila Lorn & Rachel Barag of Mawn
  • Ian Graye of Pietramala
  • Alex Yoon of Little Fish
  • Diana Widjojo of Rice & Sambal
  • Juan Carlos Aparicio-Torres of El Chingon
  • Christopher D’Ambro of Ambra
  • Abigail Dahan of Provenance
  • Michael Vincent Ferreri of Irwin’s
  • Cristina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa
  • Amanda Rafalski of Friday Saturday Sunday (and yes, she’s a James Beard Award winner!)


      

With over seven food and beverage stations (and more to come), you’ll sample culinary creations that redefine delicious. Add in cocktails, sponsor activations, and the electric energy of Philly’s food scene, and you’ve got a night to remember.


“We’re thrilled to bring Taste America to Philadelphia!” says Siobhan Flaherty Haber, Vice President of Events at the James Beard Foundation. “Philly’s food culture is unmatched, and this event will celebrate the exceptional chefs who make it so vibrant.”


      

Beyond the bites, this event supports the James Beard Foundation’s mission to make the culinary world more equitable, sustainable, and delicious for all. That means every ticket helps build a brighter future for food.


Tickets are on sale now at jamesbeard.org/tasteamerica. Got a Capital One card? Snag exclusive perks, including special tickets and onsite goodies (while supplies last).


Get your appetite ready and mark your calendar—this is the tastiest way to celebrate Philly’s amazing food culture.

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Michelle Boyles

Michelle has enjoyed a successful career as a writer and editor for myriad print/online publications over the years covering a wide range of sectors. An area native, she has her finger on the pulse of Philly’s Entertainment sector.

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