A Legacy of the Heart & Soul
Presented by KQED Live and The Jacques Pépin Foundation at The Uptown Theater
- When
- November 2, 2025 3:00 pm-4:30 pm
- Where
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The Uptown Theater
1350 3rd Street
Napa, CA - Tickets/Info
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Celebrate the enduring influence of one of the world’s most beloved culinary icons, Jacques Pépin.
This afternoon at Napa’s Uptown Theatre brings together some of Jacques’ closest contemporaries – including cookbook author and TV personality Sara Moulton, celebrity chef Chris Costentino, and his daughter and onscreen counterpart Claudine Pépin – together with KQED’s Cecilia Phillips, for a lively conversation inspired by iconic moments from his groundbreaking television career.
Through stories, shared memories, and archival footage, these culinary voices will reflect on Pépin’s extraordinary contributions as a mentor, innovator, and cultural figure who brought classical French technique to American kitchens with clarity and warmth.
Highlights
- Jacques will appear onstage as guest of honor for a heartfelt interview at this special panel conversation event
- Other featured guests include Chris Cosentino, Sara Moulton, and Claudine Pépin
- Hosted by Cecilia Phillips of KQED’s Check, Please! Bay Area
Details
- Doors open at 2:00PM
- For more information, contact KQED Live at live@kqed.org
- KQED Members can contact KQED Member Services at (415) 553-2150 or at member@kqed.org to receive a promo code for a 15% discount at checkout.
- For other ticketing issues and theater information, contact the Uptown Theatre Box Office at boxoffice@uptowntheatrenapa.com or at (707) 259-0123.
- Thanks to the generosity of the participating event host, a portion of the evening's proceeds will be donated to the Jacques Pépin Foundation to support our mission of expanding access to culinary education. We deeply appreciate your generous support.
Event Host
Cecilia Phillips
Coordinating producer and on-camera reporter, KQED’s “Check, Please! Bay Area”
Cecilia Phillips is the Coordinating Producer and On-Camera Reporter for KQED’s Emmy-winning series “Check, Please! Bay Area”.
A longtime part of the Bay Area food scene, she’s worked with celebrity chefs and led food tours in San Francisco. Her segment “Cecilia Tries It” highlights hidden culinary gems and diverse eats across the region. She also created and hosts “Chew on This”, a live KQED food game show where contestants compete through trivia and taste tests. Most recently, she hosts Beyond the Menu, a digital series diving deep into the origin stories behind beloved foods.