James Beard Taste America: Nashville will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Saint Elle. This event will feature 10+ of Nashville’s top chefs, special guests, and diners from across the country to celebrate local independent restaurants. Attendees can expect walk-around-style tastings and delicious food stations. General admission tickets (entry at 7:00pm) are $150 and premier tickets (entry at 6:00pm) are $225.

Chef Lineup + Menu

• Chef Josh Habiger, Bastion: Oyster BLT with Island Creek Oyster, Benton’s Bacon, Romaine Lettuce and Tomato-Vinegar Mignonette
• Chef Julio Hernandez, Maíz de la Vida : Carne Asada Taco with Tennessee Corn Tortillas, Ant Salsa, Quesillo and Herb Butter
• Chef Jake Howell, Peninsula: Cured Hokkaido Scallop with Turnip, Golden Berry Jus and Mustard Oil
• Chef Jason La Iacona, Miel: Jurgielewicz Duck Cassoulet with Confit Duck Leg, Duck Sausage, French White Beans and Duck Fat Breadcrumbs
• Chef Margot McCormack, Margot Café & Bar: Beet Tartare with Avocado Aioli, Hard-Cooked Egg, Watercress, Caper Berry and Housemade Cracker
• Chef Arnold Myint, International Market: Thai Beef Jerky: Nuah Daad Diew with Pickled Achar, Sticky Rice and Nam Jim Jaew
• Chef Deb Paquette, etch and etc.: Mole-Spiced Puri with Roasted Banana Panna Cotta, Vanilla Bean-and-Pecan Candied Pork Crouton, Finger Lime-Pineapple Caviar, and Sage-Jalapeno Cherry
• André Prince Jeffries, Prince’s Hot Chicken: Prince’s Spicy Korean BBQ Chicken and Spicy Cucumber Salad
• Chef Colby Rasavong, Bad Idea: Nam Khao with Crispy Rice Salad, Soured Pork and Cashews
• Chef Dung “Junior” Vo, Noko Nashville and Kase x Noko: Bluefin Tuna Nigiri
• Chef David Andrews, D’Andrew’s Bakery & Café (sponsored by Maldon Sea Salt): Tangerine and Maldon-Salted White Chocolate Mousse with Citrus Marmalade and a Smoked Maldon-Salted Shortbread
• Chef Carey Bringle III, Peg Leg Porker (sponsored by McCormick): Korean BBQ Pork Belly Bites with Jalapeno Cheese Grits