The Taste of Edwardsville 2026 — An Evening of Flavor
The Taste of Edwardsville 2026
An Evening of Flavor
The Ink House Event Space · Urban Collective Boutique Hotel · Edwardsville, Illinois
You were part of something special.
An evening shaped by fire, flavor, and intention — where every dish carried depth, and every detail was deliberate.
Guided by a chef who understands the character of chile, and brought to life with ingredients rooted in tradition, this was more than a meal — it was an experience.
We hope this page brings you back to that table.
The Evening
Moments from the Table
A look back at an evening defined by flavor, connection, and craft.
The Collaboration
Chef Susie Jimenez
Food Network Chef · Brand Ambassador
Chef Susie Jimenez is a nationally recognized chef known for her bold, refined approach to flavor and her deep connection to the ingredients she works with. As a featured chef on the Food Network and a private chef serving high-end clientele, her work reflects both precision and authenticity.
Her collaboration with SOCO Chile Co. is rooted in a shared understanding of flavor — one that values depth, balance, and authenticity.
Every dish from the evening was built on that foundation, where chile wasn’t just an ingredient, but the element that brought each plate to life.
From the Menu
The Recipes
Recipes from the evening — designed to be revisited and recreated in your own kitchen using the same chile powders that defined each dish.
Recipes coming soon
The Chile
The foundation of every dish served that evening.
Pure chile powders — Red, Green, Ancho, and Chipotle — each bringing their own depth, character, and balance to the table.
An Exclusive Offer for Our Guests
A Gift from the Evening
As a guest of The Taste of Edwardsville 2026, your access continues here.
Bring the flavors of the evening into your own kitchen with 20% off your order — a continuation of the experience you were part of.
The same chile powders used throughout the evening — now available to you.
Your Discount Code
EDWARDS20
Code EDWARDS20 will be applied at checkout. Thank you for being part of this experience.