James Beard Foundation x Epicurean Indy Fundraising Evening

Epicurean Indy proudly supports the James Beard Foundation for a third year in a row. This year The Alexander hosts an evening with culinary professionals from across Indiana and beyond. Proceeds benefit the James Beard Foundation and Epicurean Indy to promote a healthy and robust culinary culture.

Enjoy tasting bites, curated wine and cocktails, music, and art in support of two great causes in this cocktail-style celebration.

2026: Celebrating the OGs in Indianapolis Hospitality

Host

Epicurean Indy & J'adore Pastry Indianapolis, IN

Participant List

Chef/Owners Omar Ramirez & Luz Gonzalez Macizo Indianapolis, IN

Chef/Owners Bambang Wisanggeni & Pratiwi Wisanggeni Wisanggeni Pawon Indianapolis, IN

Executive Chef Eli Laidlaw The Alexander Indianapolis, IN

Chef/Owners James Beard Award Semifinalists® Samir Mohammad & Rachel Firestone 9th Street Bistro Noblesville, IN

Chef/Owner Nicholas Gattone Good Omen Indianapolis, IN

Chef/Owners Erin Kem & Logan McMahan Corridor Indianapolis, IN

Owner Taelor Carmine BODHI Indianapolis, IN

Chef/Owner Lete Zewoldi Lete's Injera Café Indianapolis, IN

Chef/Owner James Beard Award Semifinalist® David Jackman Wildweed Cincinnati, OH

Chef Dean Sample Bonge’s Tavern Perkinsville, IN

Beverage Participants

Founder & Beverage Director Nick Detrich Magdalena Indianapolis, IN

Bartender Sam Parrie Friends of Friends Chicago, IL

GM & Beverage Director Francesco Settanni Monti Indianapolis, IN

Founder Rachel Peacock Demi Sec Indianapolis, IN

Founder Amanda McLaurin Solely Wine Indianapolis, IN

Founder Jan Bugher Jampagne All Day Indianapolis, IN

Beverage Director Ryan Masoncup Bluebeard Indianapolis, IN

Lead Bartender Daniel BurmeisterThe Alexander Indianapolis, IN

With Special Guests:

Ed and Tom Battista

Bluebeard & Amelia’s

Ed & Eddie Sahm

Sahm’s Hospitality Group

Mark Demerly and Barbara Wilder

Broad Ripple Farmer’s Market

Becky Malkemes & Bob Koch

Second Helpings

Craig Huse

Huse Culinary

Chef Dave Patera Dinners With Dave Chicago, IL