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Event
Taste America: New Orleans at The Josephine
James Beard Foundation’s Taste America stop in New Orleans is a walk-around tasting at The Josephine with all 20 TasteTwenty chefs under one roof.
About the event
A national Taste America kickoff in New Orleans
Taste America: New Orleans opens the James Beard Foundation’s 2026–2027 Taste America series with a walk-around tasting at The Josephine. Presented by American Express and Resy, the event is the only stop on the national tour with all 20 TasteTwenty chefs cooking under one roof.
The program centers on food and beverage stations rather than a seated format. The tasting includes beverage activations and host committee or partner presentations, and the series is described as celebrating chefs and restaurants making a difference in culinary industry and community settings.
Sophina Uong hosts with TasteTwenty chefs
Sophina Uong of Mister Mao is the host chef for the New Orleans event. Named TasteTwenty chefs in the ledger include Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu of JŪN, Kaitlin Guerin of Lagniappe Bakehouse, and Yara Herrera of Hellbender.
Other named participants include Dickie Brennan of Dickie Brennan Family of Restaurants, Neal Bodenheimer of CureCo., and Sara Brennan of Bellegarde Bakery and The Commissary. They are listed separately from the TasteTwenty chef participants.
The Josephine timing and ticket tiers
The event takes place at The Josephine in New Orleans, with the venue address listed as 2400 Napoleon Ave. Published timing separates Premier and General entry, with Premier beginning at 6:00 PM and General beginning at 7:00 PM.
Published ticket tiers are Premier at $250 and General at $175, in USD. The James Beard Foundation is the organizer, and the same official event page is listed for event and ticket information.
Frequently asked questions
What is being served at Taste America: New Orleans?
The event is a walk-around tasting with food and beverage stations from the national TasteTwenty cohort, plus beverage activations and host committee or partner presentations.
Why is this New Orleans event part of the Taste America tour?
It kicks off the James Beard Foundation’s 2026–2027 Taste America series and is described as the only tour stop with all 20 TasteTwenty chefs cooking under one roof.
Who is hosting Taste America: New Orleans?
Sophina Uong of Mister Mao is the host chef for the New Orleans event.
Where is Taste America: New Orleans held?
Taste America: New Orleans is held at The Josephine in New Orleans, with the address listed as 2400 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA.
What are the published entry times and ticket tiers?
Premier entry is listed at 6:00 PM and General entry at 7:00 PM. Published ticket tiers are Premier $250 and General $175, in USD.
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