On September 19, 2019, The James Beard Foundation’s Cultivation event took place at the home of Nicole Cashman and Nigel Richards who co-hosted along with Chef Jose Garces and Jeff Guaracino, President & CEO of Visit Philly. Guests mixed and mingled with Philadelphia’s top culinary talent, Joey Baldino, Billy Riddle as well as James Beard Foundation's Kris Moon, COO and Clare Reichenbach, CEO. During the program details about the upcoming Philadelphia Taste America’s Gala Dinner set for Friday November 1, 2019, at the Fitler Club in Philadelphia were discussed.