The James Beard Foundation Kicked Off Its 3rd Annual Taste America 10-City Culinary Tour
The James Beard Foundation Kicked Off Its 3rd Annual Taste America 10-City Culinary Tour
The James Beard Foundation is hitting the road. The national nonprofit culinary organization kicked off its third annual Taste America series (in an exclusive digital media sponsorship with The Daily Meal) on August 4 at the James Beard House.
The James Beard House Kitchen
Alon Shaya (second from the right) and his team preparing the evening's offerings for the kickoff event.
Vanilla Citrus Tonic
A variety of beverages were served at the event; this one was a tonic cocktail with orange and vanilla flavors.
Vanilla Citrus Tonic
A variety of beverages were served at the event; this one was a tonic cocktail with orange and vanilla flavors.
Taste America All-Stars
Chefs John Besh (left) and Rocco DiSpirito looked dapper at the Taste America kickoff.
John Besh, Honorary All-Star
The kickoff featured cuisine from chef John Besh's hometown, New Orleans.
Alon Shaya, This Evening's Chef
Chef Alon Shaya will show off his culinary chops at the New Orleans event this October.
All-Star Culinary Team
Are these chefs coming to your hometown? (L to R): Art Smith, Alon Shaya, Mark Ladner, April Bloomfield, Susan Ungaro (president of the James Beard Foundation), Rocco DiSpirito, and John Besh.
All-Stars Pose With James Beard Cut-Out
Take a good look, America: These are your Taste America All Stars.
Chocolate Desserts
Hazelnut chocolate pudding was a hit at the party.
Caviar on Toast
Ira with paddlefish caviar and rye was also a hit with guests.
Avocado Toast
One of the passed appetizers was avocado on toasted pumpernickel with smoked white fish.
Torta Antica 1920
For chocolate-lovers only.
Bacardi Cocktails
Bacardi provided many of the cocktails at the event.