What is American Food Culture? Panel – Hosted by JBF

What do we mean when we are talking about “American food”? Chefs and their teams shape the restaurant industry, bringing their foodways, culture, and their histories to their kitchens, heavily influencing what we have come to know as “American” food. Panelists will discuss the definition of “American” food, how it is ever changing, how we talk about it, and what it might look like in the future.

RSVP: Register by June 8
PR Contact: Emily Hannon ehannon@jamesbeard.org
Moderator: Krishnendu Ray, Professor, New York University; Journalism Subcommittee Member, James Beard Foundation
Panelists include:
Silver Iocovozzi, Chef-owner, Neng Jr.’s; 2025 James Beard Award Nominee for Best Chef: SoutheastGabriel Kreuther, Chef-owner, Gabriel Kreuther; 2009 James Beard Award Winner for Best Chefs in America New York City; 2025 James Beard Award Nominee for Outstanding ChefSarah Thompson, Executive chef, Casa Playa; 2025 James Beard Award Nominee for Best Chef: SouthwestErick Williams; Chef-owner, Virtue; 2022 James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef: Great Lakes