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
For more information, contact KQED Live at live@kqed.org
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 for a lively, intimate 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. The afternoon culminates in a rare, heartfelt interview with Jacques himself, moderated by KQED’s Cecilia Phillips, host of “Cecilia Tries It” and coordinating producer of “Check, Please! Bay Area”.
Highlights
- Jacques Pépin will appear onstage as a guest of honor at this special panel conversation event
- Featuring special guests soon to be announced
Details
- Doors open at 2:00PM
- For more information, contact KQED Live at live@kqed.org
- 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.