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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.
Inspired by the extraordinary life of Alice B. Toklas and her travels through Europe, Alice B. Palm Springs is a celebration of style, creativity, and connection. This 90/90 dinner hosted by James Beard and Julia Child award-winning chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken will offer a multi-course format with optional wine pairings in honor of Jacques' 90th Birthday. For one night only, the chefs will prepare special Jacques-inspired dishes with a West Coast twist, highlighting bold yet balanced flavors, and locally sourced ingredients.
The Artisan’s Palate is a restaurant, craft cocktail/wine bar and art gallery in the NoDa neighborhood of Charlotte offering a globally-inspired/locally-sourced menu in a relaxed atmosphere with a focus on art and those who create it. For this special 90/90 event, Chef Christa Csoka and the husband-and-wife team Rachel Klebaur and Jose Espinosa from Orrman's Cheese Shop — all alumni and classmates from the French Culinary Institute during Jacques Pépin’s tenure as Dean — will offer a sumptuous five-course food and wine pairing. Each course will highlight the exquisite cheeses from Orrman's Cheese Shop, seamlessly blended with our French culinary heritage to showcase the profound influence of Jacques Pépin on their culinary journeys.
Join us November 8 for a joyful harvest celebration with seasonal farm-driven bites, sparkling wine from eight Willamette Valley producers, and live music. Hosted by Chef Sarah Schafer at Stillwater in McMinnville, this Jacques Pépin Foundation 90/90 Dinner Series event honors Jacques’ 90th birthday and supports accessible culinary education with a warm sense of community.
Join Chefs & Table as we celebrate Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday! This special event features a cooking class inspired by recipes from Chef Pépin’s cookbook, The Art of Cooking. Chef Vitaly Paley — who has studied and worked with Chef Pépin — will guide you through classic French techniques and foundational recipes from the book.
Join us to celebrate Chef Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday and legacy with Leslie Sbracco, Heidi Krahling, and Roland Passot from 6–9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Enjoy cooking, memories, and conversation hosted by Matthew Shapiro and Fresh Starts Chef Events. Toast the innovator whose foundation supports Homeward Bound’s Fresh Starts Culinary Academy.
Celebrate Jacques Pépin’s 90th year with an intimate dinner at NARO. The evening begins with a La Caravelle Champagne reception, followed by a multi-course menu from the NARO team — Korean flavors and seasonality presented through a modern lens — paired with selections from La Caravelle’s cellar.
The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, in partnership with Rincon Hill Farm, invites you to a special 90 for 90 dinner celebrating Jacques Pépin. The evening begins with a guided farm tour, followed by a multi-course meal with wine pairings inspired by Pépin’s timeless approach to seasonal cooking. Guests will enjoy a progression of vibrant dishes—from fresh vegetables and seafood to inventive canapés and dessert—all crafted to honor his legacy and the bounty of the Central Coast.
Join chef Justin Chapple and Le Creuset's Nate Collier for a festive virtual demo honoring Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday. In partnership with the Jacques Pépin Foundation, they’ll reimagine a classic fall recipe, share tips, ideas, and surprises. Celebrate Jacques, discover a new dish, and support the incredible work of the JPF in this feel-good event.
The Josephine is a newly-renovated iconic 90-year-old church–all in the former Our Lady of Lourdes church which had been shuttered since Hurricane Katrina. The evening starts with cocktails crafted by CURE. Chefs Dickie Brennan and Susan Spicer will serve a four-course seated meal inspired by a dinner they co-hosted in 1993 in Napa with fellow NOLA Chef Frank Brigsten. Chef Michel Nischan will join the festivities as a guest chef for this very special NOLA celebration.
Join Chef Peter Armellino at the Plumed Horse in collaboration with Chef Jarad Gallagher for an evening honoring Jacques Pépin. Begin the evening with canapes and sparkling wine, and then enjoy a five-course dinner with wine pairings, featuring a menu that celebrates the legacy of Jacques Pépin.
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime culinary celebration honoring the 90th birthday of the legendary Chef Jacques Pépin. Hosted in the elegant Luce Room at Bistro 888, this exclusive evening brings together lovers of food, tradition, and excellence to pay tribute to one of the most influential chefs of our time. Space is limited for this intimate celebration. Reserve your seat at the table as we toast to 90 years of brilliance, generosity, and gastronomic artistry.
Vermont Celebrates Jacques!
Even with the summer plant season over and the bake shop closed, Red Wagon will open for a special evening honoring Jacques Pépin. Julie Rubaud and Amy Vogler will cook alongside Molly Stevens, Maura O’Sullivan, Cara Tobin, and Carey Nershi, preparing a country French-inspired multi-course family-style menu with wine and a welcome toast.
Join us in celebrating Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday! This special event features a cooking class inspired by recipes from Julia and Jacques: Cooking at Home, the beloved cookbook by Chef Pépin and Julia Child. Chef Vitaly Paley — who has studied and worked with Pépin — will guide you through the techniques and dishes featured in the book.
As Nostrana marks its 20th anniversary and Jacques Pépin turns 90, our restaurant has been selected as one of the 90 international locations to host a dinner in Chef Pépin's honor. We invite you to an extraordinary evening that brings together some of Oregon's most celebrated chefs, winemakers, and culinary voices for a once-in-a-lifetime gathering.
Dalida celebrates the hospitality, culture, and flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean. Menus are flexible, plant-forward, and designed to be shared. The team sources locally, reduces waste through full ingredient use, and collaborates with artists. Influenced by Istanbul’s diverse legacy, Dalida tells a story of connection—Turkish, Greek, Armenian, Jewish, Arabic, and Persian—rooted in San Francisco’s welcoming spirit. For this special 90/90 event, Dalida will offer a selection of Jacques Pépin's recipes prepared with an Eastern Mediterranean pantry.
