James Beard Taste America: Nashville will take place on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at Saint Elle. This national tasting event celebrates chefs and restaurants making a difference in both the culinary industry and communities across the country. 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.

Food Stations:

• Mathew Meeker
  Fancypants
  Nashville, TN
• Ana Aguilar and Josh Cook
  Tantísimo
  Nashville, TN
• Kahlil Arnold
  Arnold’s Country Kitchen
  Nashville, TN
• Jessica Benefield and Trey Burnette
  Two Ten Jack
  Nashville, TN
• Fleetwood Covington
  Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood
  Miramar Beach, FL
  Presented by Visit South Walton
• Leo Davila
  Esencia
  San Antonio, TX
  Presented by Travel Texas
• Nick Guidry
  Deacon’s New South/A. Marshall Hospitality
  Nashville, TN
• Julio Hernandez
  Maíz de la Vida
  Nashville, TN
• Hal Holden-Bache
  Lockeland Table
  Nashville, TN
• Kamal Kalokoh
  Riddim N Spice
  Nashville, TN
• Bill Laviolette
  Shotgun Willie’s BBQ
  Nashville, TN
• Vivek Surti and Adam Hercik
  Tailor
  Nashville, TN
• John Welch
  Stationairy
  Nashville, TN
  Presented by The Union Station Nashville Yards

Beverage Stations:

• Bella Meade Bourbon (premier guests)
• Fever-Tree/Gold Drop Vodka
• Mijenta Tequila
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
• Tennessee Whiskey Trail (Leiper’s Fork Distillery, Gate 11 Distillery, and George Dickel Tennessee Whisky)

Event Overview:

• Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
• Time: 6:00pm for premier guests, 7:00pm for general guests
• Price: $225 premier, $150 general
• Ages: 21+ with valid ID
• Location: Saint Elle | 1420 3rd Avenue South, Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37210 (map/directions)