The Ground – Grounded Table
- When
- November 8, 2025
- Where
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The Ground at Stillwater
455 NE Irvine St.
McMinnville, OR - Tickets/Info
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Join us for a joyful harvest celebration where the bounty of the farm meets the sparkle of Oregon wine. Hosted by Chef Sarah Schafer of Grounded Table — a restaurant rooted in regenerative sourcing and a deep connection to the land — this lively walk around tasting soirée features eight of the Willamette Valley’s most acclaimed sparkling wine producers, each pouring their finest bubbly.
Savor seasonal, farm driven canapés, small bites, and desserts crafted to honor the farms, fields, and harvesters behind every bite. Held at Stillwater, The Ground’s newly renovated historic venue in downtown McMinnville, the evening will be filled with live music and a warm sense of community.
Part of the Jacques Pépin Foundation’s 90/90 Dinner Series, this event honors Jacques’ 90th birthday and his favorite drink —sparkling wine — while supporting the JPF’s mission to make culinary education accessible to all. Join us November 8 to raise a glass to the harvest season, community, and a culinary legend.
Highlights
- Harvest Soirée with seasonal canapés, small bites, and desserts by James Beard Award Semifinalist Chef Sarah Schafer of Grounded Table
- Sparkling Wine Celebration featuring eight of the Willamette Valley’s most acclaimed sparkling wine producers
- Live music and a joyful, community focused harvest atmosphere
Details
- Dress Code: Wine Country Formal
- Event Time: 5 PM – 10 PM
- 5 PM – 9 PM: Soirée with seasonal bites and sparkling wine pairings
- 7 PM: Champagne toast, cake, and dessert towers
- 7 PM – 9 PM: Winery bottle sales
- All tickets are final sale, non-refundable and non-transferable. Final price is inclusive of food, beverage, tax, service and donation.
- Menu will include dietary friendly options.
- 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 The Ground – Grounded Table
Event Host
Sarah Schafer
Chief Culinary Officer, Grounded Table
Sarah Schafer’s culinary journey began in her family’s kitchen in Boston, inspired by her mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother’s memorable chicken soup. Encouraged by mentor Ken Oringer to “go all in,” she became the youngest and first female sous chef at Gramercy Tavern under Tom Colicchio, later refining her craft at Eleven Madison Park and exploring molecular gastronomy as Chef de Cuisine at Frisson in San Francisco.
She went on to lead kitchens at Anchor & Hope and Portland’s Irving Street Kitchen, forging deep relationships with Oregon farmers and honing her skills in Italy’s pasta traditions. In 2023, Sarah became Culinary Director at Humble Spirit, now Grounded Table, embracing the challenge of building a restaurant rooted in a regenerative farm.