James Beard Foundation’s Taste America: Philadelphia

The James Beard Foundation’s 6th annual Taste America culinary tour is making a stop in Philadelphia for the 2nd year in a row, happening this November 2 – November 3! Taste America is a 10-city traveling dinner series bringing together each city’s greatest culinary talent.

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: VIP Pre-Reception hosted by Jonathan Cichon at Lacroix at The Rittenhouse

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Cocktail & Tasting Reception featuring

• Eli Kulp & John Patterson, Fork
• Diana Widjojo, Hardena
• Joey Baldino, Zeppoli/Palizzi Social Club
• Marcie Turney & Valerie Safran, Barbuzzo
• Michael Loughlin, Scarpetta

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Seated 3 Course Dinner

• Course 1: Host Chef Jonathan Cichon (Lacroix and the Rittenhouse, Philadelphia)
• Course 2: Local All-Star Nicholas Elmi (Laurel, ITV and Royal Boucherie, Philadelphia)
• Course 3: Visiting All-Star Jeremiah Langhorne (The Dabney, Washington, D.C.)

9:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Dessert Reception featuring

• Camille Cogswell, Zahav
• Tova du Plessis, Essen Bakery
• Andrew Ling, Schulson Collective
• The Rittenhouse Pastry Team

10:00 pm – 11:30 pm: After Party at Scarpetta Rittenhouse  

This year’s Co-Chairs include Eli Kulp and Ellen Yin (High Street Hospitality Group), Jay H. Shah (Hersha Hotels & Resorts), Laura Burkhardt (Visit Philadelphia) and Michael Schulson (Schulson Collective).

Tickets start at $300.00/person.