The James Beard Foundation hosted Taste America Culinary Series at Philadelphia Museum of Art.. Five hundred guests enjoyed food from local award-winning chefs & rising stars, cocktails and entertainment, in support of the Foundation’s mission of Good Food for Good

Jessica Jerusik loved the crowd pleaser and food at the event

The Taste America series highlights the richness and diversity of local food culture in cities across America, while spotlighting chefs who are uniquely aligned to the Foundation’s mission. As guests mixed and mingled with Philadelphia’s top chefs, DJ Scooter – an official DJ for the Philadelphia Phillies – spun music. The exclusive event featured 20 food and beverage tasting stations representing an array of global flavors. Featured stations included 1. Alexandra Holt, Roxanne 2. Amanda Shulman & Alex Kemp, My Loup 3. Andrew Henshaw, Laser Wolf 4. Carolyn Nguyen, Revolution Taco 5. Chris Curtin, Eclat Chocolate 6. Dionicio Jimenez, Cantina La Martina 7. Eli Collins, a.ktichen + bar – presented by AKA 8. Hoon Rhee, Stir at Philadelphia Museum of Art – presented by Constellation Culinary 9. Jezabel Careaga, Jezabel’s 10. Jillian Moore, My Loup – presented by Union Forge Vodka 11. Maldon Salt 12. Michael Carter, Down North Pizza 13. Mijenta Tequila 14. Patricia Estorino, Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar (Boston, MA) 15. Randy Rucker, River Twice 16. Sabrina’s Café – presented by McCormick® Spices 17. Second Daughter Bakery – presented by CapitalOne 18. Sofia Deleon, El Merkury 19. Vine Street Imports The evening also featured additional beverages by Fever Tree Mixers, Stumptown Coffee Roasters, PRESS Hard Seltzers and more.

1. Executive Director at March of Dimes Allison Lang (center) attended the event with Emily D’Amerosio and Michelle Cacciopoli 

2. TV host and Entertainment contributor Jen Su  attended Taste America

3. Jamie Clark, Lisa Bass, Sarah Duffin and Gail Ming enjoyed the event

4. Erica and Jerry Rothkoff

5. Elaine Winder,  Nicole Hill, Staci Basolis, Marie Ianette and Terri Romano 

6. Alexandria Olson and Hannah Simon

7. Kobey Baldwin and Dante Manettta

8. Megani Elkin and famed  restaurateur ”Big Rube” said hello to Cameron and Ryan Williams

9. Master Chocolatier Christopher Curtin joined Restaurant Associates at Longwood Gardens, Will Brown, Stephen Alecking, James Plecenick and Alex Neath at the event

10. Mike Dolan watched as Jairo Tavaras poured Mijenta tequila for attendees!

11. Kristen Jorgensen and Jay Sipper attended the event

12. Allison Goetz and Terrence Kirton loved this sign!