Savor flavors from 12 acclaimed Houston chefs at James Beard Foundation’s Taste America

The James Beard Foundation, the organization behind the prestigious James Beard Awards, returns with the Houston edition of their Taste America tasting series. | Photo: Max Flatow, courtesy of James Beard Foundation

Get your taste buds primed for an evening of delectable bites, style, and Houston culinary connections—and save—at Taste America: Houston, happening at The Post Oak Hotel in Uptown on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

Created by the folks behind the James Beard Awards and presented in par with Visit Houston, Taste America: Houston is an exceptional evening of tasty bites celebrating our city’s dynamic independent restaurant scene—at The Post Oak Hotel in Uptown.

And guests can save 10% on all tickets with promo code HOU10.

Host Chef Ope Amosu of ChòpnBlọk will be joined by 11 more acclaimed local guest chefs, all from trendsetting and hot ticket Houston restaurants, and be serving up a diverse menu of small bites at Houston’s edition of the national tasting series.

All that, plus the Premier level tickets offer early access at 6pm, exclusive bites and beverages, and more opportunities to connect.

Save 10% off all Tickets with Promo Code HOU10

While tickets last, 365 Houston readers can get 10% off all tickets with promo code HOU10.

Tickets are $175 or $225 for Premier, before the promo code savings. Get tickets or learn more.

Taste America: Houston Chef Lineup

  • Ope Amosu of ChòpnBlọk
  • Emmanuel Chavez of Tatemó
  • Victoria Elizondo of Cochinita & Co.
  • Tristen Epps-Long of Buboy
  • Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu of Jūn
  • Suu Khin of Burmalicious
  • Vanarin Kuch of Koffeteria
  • Flo Polanco of Flor y Miel
  • Felipe Riccio of March
  • David Skinner of Ishtia
  • Michelle Wallace of B’tween Sandwich Co.

Explore the full menu.

James Beard Foundation’s Taste America: Houston at The Post Oak Hotel

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