James Beard Foundation Taste America: Miami 2025
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The James Beard Foundation®, the organization behind the prestigious James Beard Awards®, announces that its celebrated Taste America culinary series returns to Miami with an exciting pop-up dinner on Wednesday, October 29 at 7 p.m. at Sra. Martinez. Presented by Capital One, the James Beard Foundation's Taste America® series celebrates culinary excellence and the local independent restaurants at the heart of our communities—bringing together chefs and food lovers for unique dining experiences across 20 U.S. cities.
The Miami dinner will feature chef Aaron Brooks from Sunny’s, recognized as one of the industry’s finest culinary talents and changemakers as part of the Foundation’s annual class of TasteTwenty chefs—who will present an exceptional menu in collaboration with James Beard Award winner, chef Michelle Bernstein of Sra. Martinez while championing the James Beard Foundation’s mission of Good Food for Good®. Tickets for the Taste America Miami dinner are on sale now HERE.
“Our Taste America series showcases the independent restaurants and visionary chefs who are leading American food culture forward through excellence and through the kind of positive leadership our industry needs," said Clare Reichenbach, Chief Executive Officer, James Beard Foundation. "We're thrilled that Miami diners will experience our Good Food for Good® mission and the cooking of these incredible chefs, who are shaping the future of American dining, at this special event.”
Hosted at Sra. Martinez, the Miami dinner is an unparalleled opportunity for guests to experience the outstanding and delicious work of James Beard Foundation-curated talent in a rare and intimate setting. Guests will enjoy a delectable one-of-a-kind multi-course menu, in addition to wine pairings and cocktails. The collaborative menu will feature the chef’s signature styles and dishes, and highlight the uniqueness of their restaurants and communities.
Across 20 U.S. cities, the Taste America series offers food enthusiasts a firsthand experience of the flavors, regional specialties, and innovations shaping American dining. By attending this Taste America event, guests not only enjoy an unforgettable evening of delicious cuisine—but also become part of the Foundation's vibrant and growing national culinary community. Proceeds from Taste America events benefit the James Beard Foundation's mission to champion a more sustainable, equitable, and thriving future for independent restaurants and the broader food system.
Tickets for the Taste America Miami event are now on sale. Visit here for more information: https://www.jamesbeard.org/events/taste-america-miami