On October 23, James Beard Foundation’s Taste America® Seattle held a walk-around tasting event at the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, presented by Capital One. The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America® series brought together culinary talents and food lovers to celebrate local restaurants across 20 cities. Seattle’s event features acclaimed TasteTwenty chef Janet Becerra from Pancita alongside an impressive lineup of Seattle's top local chefs, each celebrating culinary excellence and the James Beard Foundation’s mission of Good Food for Good®.
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Event Highlights:
Each chef brought their unique style and creativity, serving dishes that represented Seattle’s diverse culinary landscape:
• Janet Becerra, Pancita: Squash Tamal with Roy’s Calais Maíz, Kabocha Squash, Refried Black Beans, Salsa Macha, and Sour Cream (Gluten-free, vegetarian)
• Donald Adams & Paolo Campbell, The Chicken Supply: Coconut Chicken Adobo (Gluten-free)
• Preeti Agarwal, Meesha: Kerala Avial Stew (Vegetarian)
• Kristi Brown, Communion R&B: Lamb Tibs with Slow Burn Hummus and Zhug on Injera (Gluten-free)
• Brian Doherty, Goldfinch Tavern at Four Seasons: Lobster Corn Dogs with Fennel-Brown Stout Grainy Mustard (Contains dairy, shellfish, wheat)
• Aisha Ibrahim, Canlis: Aged and Cured Hawaiian Kampachi with Salted Kohlrabi, Shiso, and Amazake (Gluten-free)
• Erasto “Red” Jackson, Lil Red’s Takeout & Catering: Eight-Cheese Macaroni with Smoked Brisket and Barbecue Sauce (Contains dairy, soy, wheat)
• Matt Kelley, Barking Frog: Foie Gras Mousse with Flourless Chocolate Cake, Orange Confit, and Cacao Nibs (Gluten-free, contains dairy)
• Alex Kurtz, Epulo Bistro: Braised Beef Short Rib with Burrata and Duck Confit Crostini (Contains dairy, shellfish, wheat)
• Gabriel Machicao, Vista Prime Steaks & Seafood: Smoke-Kissed King Salmon Tartare and Braised Bison Short Rib (Contains sesame, soy, wheat)
• Shaun McCrain, Copine: Sunchoke Panna Cotta with Smoked Lobster Mushrooms and Truffle Vinaigrette (Gluten-free, vegetarian, contains dairy)
• Gabby Park, Paper Cake Shop: Sweet Potato Cake with Apple Caramel and Sujeonggwa Buttercream (Contains dairy, nuts, wheat)
• Niles Peacock, Niles Peacock Kitchen & Bar: The Truffle Shuffle with Alaskan Heritage Sourdough, Gorgonzola, Ricotta, and Truffle Honey (Vegetarian, contains dairy and gluten)
• Grayson Pilar Corrales, MariPili Tapas Bar: Pan con Tomate on Olive Oil-Fried Doughnut with Roasted Tomato Cream (Vegetarian, contains dairy, wheat)
• Kevin Smith, Beast & Cleaver: Pig Head Terrine with Pickled Apple and Toasted Bread (Contains alliums, wheat)
• Ethan Stowell, Ethan Stowell Restaurants: Antipasto Bar with Prosciutto, Castelvetrano Olives, Poached Prawns, and Stellar Bay Oysters (Various allergens)
• Michael C. Toni, The Restaurant at DeLille Cellars: Pork Belly PB&J and Milk-Braised Rabbit Ragu (Contains wheat, dairy)
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