National Event Series TASTE OF THE NATION for No Kid Hungry Announces 2019 Schedule

"Taste of the Nation" for No Kid Hungry, one of the longest-running culinary event series, announces dates for their 2019 season. This year's schedule features both returning and new markets to the 19-city line-up including Portland, ME; Philadelphia, PA; and Austin, TX, where the series is having its kick-off on February 7.

Taste of the Nation events feature a roster of celebrated chefs, mixologists and sommeliers serving up signature savory and sweet tastings and beverages while attendees enjoy a fun night for a cause. One-hundred-percent of proceeds benefit No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America.

"Taste of the Nation has raised over $100 million since 1988 - a testament to the generosity of both the culinary community and local supporters across the country," says Jessie Niewold, Director, Taste of the Nation. "By showcasing each city's unique local food scene, this series of distinct events unites under the common goal of ensuring every kid in the United States gets three nutritious meals a day."

Participating 2019 culinary professionals - including Joe Flamm in Chicago, Amanda Cohen in NYC, and Timon Balloo in Miami - will be announced by city. Past participants include Chefs Traci Des Jardins, Chris Cosentino, Stephanie Izard, JJ Johnson, Anita Lo, Mary Sue Milliken, Marc Murphy, Kwame Onwuachi, and Bryan Voltaggio.

Dates and cities for Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry 2019 include the following:

-Austin, TX - February 7, 2019

-Charlotte, NC - March 13, 2019

-Portland, ME - March 15, 2019

-San Francisco, CA - March 28, 2019

-Palm Beach, FL - April 4, 2019

-Washington, DC - April 9, 2019

-St. Louis, MO - April 10, 2019

-New York City, NY - April 17, 2019

-Atlanta, GA - April 18, 2019

-Los Angeles, CA - May 4, 2019

-Laguna Beach, CA - May 5, 2019

-Philadelphia, PA - May 9, 2019

-Miami, FL - May 17, 2019

-Houston, TX - May 22, 2019

-Boston, MA- June 4, 2019

-Ithaca, NY - June 11, 2019

-Portsmouth, NH - June 19, 2019

-Minneapolis, MN - June 20, 2019

-Chicago, IL - FALL 2019

For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://events.nokidhungry.org/events/. You can follow No Kid Hungry on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry is supported by national co-presenting sponsors Citi and Sysco®, national media sponsor Food Network, and national sponsor OpenTable.

Image Credit: Courtesy of No Kid Hungry

About Taste of the Nation

Every year, the country's best chefs, sommeliers and mixologists join together with one goal in mind: end childhood hunger in America by supporting Taste of the Nation® for No Kid Hungry presented by Citi and Sysco®. In more than 20 cities across the nation, guests of Taste of the Nation can sip and sample gourmet creations from each city's premier culinary talent and participate in unique food, travel and lifestyle auctions - all while raising funds for No Kid Hungry, Share Our Strength's campaign to end childhood hunger in America. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $100 million.

About No Kid Hungry

No child should go hungry in America. But 1 in 6 kids will face hunger this year. No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger through effective programs that provide kids with the food they need. This is a problem we know how to solve. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization working to end hunger and poverty.

Image Credit: Courtesy of No Kid Hungry

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