Join the James Beard Foundation as its 20 city tour makes a stop in Boston. The Gala Dinner will take place Friday, February 7 at The State Room, 60 State Street, 33rd Floor, in Boston. A 6:15 reception will be followed by a seated dinner and dessert reception. Host Chef David Blessing of The State Room will be joined by Elizabeth Falkner of New York City and Tony Messina of UNI in Boston. Get tickets now by clicking here. Tickets range from $275 per person and up. There is also a Raising the Bar 7 pm walk around cocktail reception with light bites at the Boston Public Market on Thursday, February 6, featuring distinguished local chefs and mixologists. Questions: call 617-527-9473, or email tasteboston@wiseupevents.com