An Evening Celebrating Jacques: A Tribute Dinner by Chefs Jarad Gallagher and Aubree Arndt
- When
- December 11, 2025
- Where
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Shashi Hotel
1625 N Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA
Join chef duo Jarad Gallagher and Aubree Arndt for a culinary celebration honoring the legendary Jacques Pépin. This special dinner brings together chefs reinterpreting Pépin’s iconic French dishes with bold, contemporary twists. Each course is served in pairs: the timeless original alongside our inventive version, highlighting both reverence and reinvention.
The evening begins with passed hors d’oeuvres like Galantine, Chicken Liver Mousse, Cheese Soufflé, and Squid in White Wine, then unfolds into a thoughtful progression from Lyonnaise Salad to Boeuf Bourguignon. Our globally-inspired interpretations include dishes like Grilled Chile Solterito Salad, Lomo Poutine, and Roasted Chicken with Blue Corn, Huitlacoche, and Rocoto.
Enjoy thoughtfully crafted cocktails, including zero-proof options, while immersing yourself in French jazz, Jacques Pépin videos, and live flamenco. A heartfelt homage in flavor, flair, and fire — we cook in Jacques’ honor, and in his spirit, we create anew.
Highlights
- Explore The Emerald Hour at the Shashi Hotel through an immersive, walk-around tasting experience.
- Celebrate the legacy of Chef Jacques Pépin with passed hors d’oeuvres highlighting his well-known dishes.
- Five tasting stations throughout the restaurant will feature five of Chef Pépin’s classic dishes, alongside Chef Gallagher and Chef Arndt’s interpretation, with Latin flavors infused into the dishes.
- Raise a glass with craft cocktails and zero-proof beverages infused with house-made ingredients.
- We close the night with a fiery finale: Crêpes Suzette, made tableside in true Pépin fashion.
Details
- 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.
- Jacques Pépin proudly supports our 90/90 Celebrations. While he can't be present at all of them, we invite you to check our website for details on the events where he will joining in celebration.
- For more information, contact itorresani@theemeraldhour.com
Event Host
Jarad Gallagher and Aubree Arndt
Senior Vice President of Culinary and Executive Chef, The Shashi Hotel
Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley and surrounded by notable tech campuses such as Google, Microsoft, and Intuit, Shashi Hotel’s food and beverage destinations provide an elevated yet unpretentious escape from the daily grind.
Michelin-starred Chef Jarad Gallagher lends his expertise to each concept as Senior Vice President of Culinary, tapping into his distinguished culinary experience, which includes nearly a decade of leading the culinary team at the Michelin-starred Chez TJ. He works alongside Executive Chef Aubree Arndt, who traces her journey through the culinary world with a narrative as diverse and vibrant as her dishes.
Together, Chef Jarad and Chef Aubree lead the food and beverage experience at Shashi Hotel, creating a refined experience in the urban resort in Mountain View.