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October 23-November 2
Chefs, vintners and friends from the Bay Area are thrilled to welcome Jacques Pépin to the Napa and Sonoma Valleys as we join him in commemorating his 90th birthday with an 11-day series of special celebrations. We hope that you will look over the exciting events we have planned and spend some time with us in honoring this extraordinary chef, artist, teacher and friend.
In late 2013, Chef Lee Anne Wong uprooted from her hometown of NYC to move to sunny Oahu, Hawaii. There she partnered with Chef Kevin Hanney and opened up Koko Head Cafe in March of 2014. Specializing in locally sourced, creative brunch fare, Koko Head Cafe quickly became a community favorite and has received both local and national acclaim in print, online and on television. This special 90/90 event features a collaboration with Roy Yamaguchi of Roy’s Hawaii, Robynne Maii of Fete Restaurant and Michelle Karr Ueoka of MW Restaurant.
Join us for a magical evening celebrating culinary legend and global icon Jacques Pépin. Enjoy a cocktail hour and a multi-course dinner with drink pairings inspired by Puerto Rican cuisine. Hosted by 2024 James Beard finalist Chef Reneé Touponce and 2023 James Beard winner Chef Natalia Vallejo, this special dinner will take place under the summer stars at the historic Stone Acres Farm.
Oak & Reel delivers fresh seafood, house made pasta, and oak-fired flavor in a casual-contemporary space. Through The Culinary Collective, they host and collaborate with celebrated chefs and partner with culinary schools to mentor aspiring talent. This event joins the Jacques Pépin Foundation’s “90 Chefs for 90 Years” series, honoring Chef Pépin’s legacy in culinary education.
A warm welcome awaits at the Holly Hill Inn, a celebrated restaurant in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass, and a 2025 James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality. Holly Hill Inn is owned by Ouita Michel, herself a JBF nominee and semifinalist several times over, and her husband Chris. Holly Hill Inn is known for imaginative menus, an award-winning wine list, and a bourbon library with over 100 bottles. For this 90/90 event, Holly Hill Inn will feature a multi-course Kentucky dinner with wine pairings, Woodford Reserve bourbon cocktails, and garden tours on the grounds.
Join Napa Valley's Frank Family Vineyards alongside Chef Christina Machamer for a stunning culinary journey inspired by the classic flavors of France, perfectly paired with the elegance of our finest estate wines. The evening will commence with a sparkling wine reception on the picturesque Miller House patio, featuring a selection of delicious hors d'oeuvres and views of the surrounding vineyards. Guests will then enjoy an exquisite four-course dinner indoors, highlighting an elevated menu of dishes inspired by Jacques Pépin himself.
Founded in 2002, Boka Restaurant Group is a premier chef-driven group partnering with top chefs, including Stephanie Izard, Chris Pandel, Lee Wolen, and Gene Kato. For this special 90/90 event, these chefs will create a family-style dinner with fun takes on Jacques Pépin classics, offering distinct and unique culinary experiences.
Experience the essence of Spain in downtown Asheville. Winner of the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Hospitality, Cúrate offers traditional Spanish tapas in a warm and lively atmosphere with an open kitchen. During the month of August, Cúrate will feature a special Jacques-inspired dish each day, with a portion of the proceeds donated to JPF.
Join the Catalyst Kitchens network, their members and their supporters for a special 90/90 event and celebration of partnership. This event will be a combination of a Catalyst Kitchens Pop-up Gala and a Community Kitchen Pittsburgh Guest Chef Night. This event will help Catalyst Kitchens network to raise money and sustain the efforts of teaching kitchens across the country.
Massara is dedicated to the regional cuisine of Campania. The menu is inspired by Chef Stefano Secchi’s childhood memories of visiting Southern Italy and the region’s rich abundance of farms and fisheries, all centered around cooking from both a wood-burning oven and grill. For this very special 90/90 event, Chef Secchi and Chef Wylie Dufresne (Stretch, wd~50) collaborate on a pizza party in honor of Jacques' 90th Birthday.
Comeback Kitchen is the social enterprise arm of Food Jobs Work, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating poverty through culinary workforce development. It serves as a food production enterprise for program graduates, offering catering services and retail products. Proceeds from Comeback Kitchen directly support Food Jobs Work's culinary training programs, providing opportunities for individuals to gain practical experience and support their transition into the culinary industry.
This elegant evening celebrates the rich culinary traditions of Alsace while honoring legendary chef Jacques Pépin and supporting his foundation. The celebration takes place in the stunning restaurant, Gabriel Kreuther, at the Grace Building just off Bryant Park and is hosted by two-Michelin-starred Chef Gabriel Kreuther.
Bludorn Restaurant is nestled in the heart of the Montrose neighborhood of Houston. Chef Aaron Bludorn roots himself in the Gulf serving New American, French-inspired fare with passion and integrity. The menus are comprised of seasonally rotating dishes, global wines, and handcrafted cocktails served in this neighborhood landmark. For this 90/90 event, Bludorn will offer a special guest chef dinner with Chris Shepherd and others.
Drawing inspiration from the Roman goddess of flowering plants, Flora lets nature set the tone with a menu that reflects the produce and products of the season. Settle into an intimate, communal dining experience featuring the cuisine of Chef Ross Florance, reflecting Maine’s seasonal products as well as the produce growing on Ross’ adjacent farm. For this 90/90 dinner, Flora will offer a special 8-course tasting menu with beverage pairings.
A tasting dinner created by Cheyenne Galbraith of Houndstooth and James Beard Award winning chef Jean Joho. A dinner expressly created to accompany Southwest Michigan wines and cider produced by Carriage House Ciders, Modales Wines, Domaine Berrien Cellars and Stranger Wine Company. The chefs and all of the winemakers will be in attendance.
Join Jacques and Claudine Pépin for a celebratory dinner with chefs Kyle Connaughton and Sean O’Toole. Enjoy Napa Valley wines, birthday cake by Lincoln Carson and Stephen Curry’s Gentleman’s Cut bourbon.
