Foodies, mark your calendars: The prestigious James Beard Foundation (named after the late, great cook and food writer) has just announced the lineup for its highly anticipated annual Taste America event, a traveling series that brings together local and visiting chefs for a night of unforgettable dining. In addition to the main gala benefit dinner on Friday, October 4, this year sees the addition of a brand-new cocktail reception event the day before, called Raising the Bar, which features local mixologists and bites from local rising-star chefs. Read on to see the full lineup, and get tickets here before they sell out.
Taste America: Seattle Raising the Bar (Thursday, October 3)
Mixologists:
Amanda Reed, Heartwood Provisions
Niles Peacock, 190 Sunset
Chefs:
Kimberley Cosway, Heartwood Provisions
Josh Delgado, Le Coin
Brian Clevenger, East Anchor Seafood, GH Pasta Co., Le Messe, Raccolto, Vendemmia
Nicole Matson, How to Cook a Wolf
Taste America: Seattle Gala Benefit Dinner (Friday, October 4)
Visiting All-Star Chef:
James Beard Award Winner Kwame Onwuachi, Kith/Kin in Washington D.C. (author of the recently published memoir Notes from a Young Black Chef, slated for a film adaptation produced by A24 and starring Lakeith Stanfield)
Local All-Star Chef:
Rachel Yang, Joule and Revel
Reception Tastings:
Eric Donnelly, RockCreek
Monica Dimas, Little Neon Taco, Sunset Fried Chicken, Westman’s Bagel & Coffee
Shiro Kashiba, Sushi Kashiba
Tiffany Layco, Andaluca
Mitch Mayers, Sawyer
Dessert Reception:
Artis Kalsons, 4th Ave. Espresso Bar
Carrie Mashaney, Mamnoon
Kit and Jesse Schumann, Sea Wolf Bakers
