A month after the last plate was cleared and the final toast was raised, the impact of the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America event in Seattle is still rippling across the city’s dining community. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel, the evening brought together a cross-section of the region’s most exciting culinary voices, shining a national spotlight on the independent restaurants that make Seattle’s food scene one of the most dynamic in the country.

The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America culinary series returns to Seattle with a walk-around tasting on Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at …

The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America culinary series returns to Seattle with a walk-around tasting on Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle Presented by Capital One. Chef Elmer Dulla of family friend will headline the event as part of the 2025-26 TasteTwenty class – an annual selection of "ones to watch," recognized for outstanding culinary talent and leadership in the industry. An impressive lineup of some of Seattle’s finest culinary talents join Chef Dul