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Upcoming Events

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A Halloween Chocolatier Chat with Jacques Torres and Paola Velez

Even chocolatiers love Halloween candy! Join the Jacques Pépin Foundation for a frightfully fun virtual event with pastry pros Jacques Torres and Paola Velez as they chat about chocolatier life, taste the most popular Halloween candies, and share what mentorship means to them. This 60 minute virtual event is perfect for families who want to learn about chocolate together – and have a little fun, too!

Jacques Torres and Paola Velez
Virtual Celebration

Point Seven

New York, NY

Don’t miss "Jacques Pépin’s 90/90 Culinary Celebration" at Point Seven — an evening set to be both unforgettable and inspiring. Hosted by renowned Chef Franklin Becker, this dining experience is a heartfelt tribute to the culinary icon Jacques Pépin. Secure your seat to savor a decadent four-course menu, expertly paired with fine wines, as we honor Pépin’s extraordinary contributions to the culinary world.

Point Seven Restaurant

King

New York, NY

King is relaxed, simple and elegant. From the dining room’s muted tones and white tablecloths to the ever-changing offerings steeped in traditional flavor pairings and techniques — it is both a neighborhood restaurant as well as a celebratory destination. Chef Angeles’s menu for the 90/90 celebration will pay homage to Jacques Pépin's hometown, Bourg-en-Bresse, and their traditional celebration of La Fête du Vincuit.

King Restaurant interior

Craft

New York, NY

Join Jacques Pépin and Chef Tom Colicchio for an unforgettable night of food and drink inspired by Tom's lifelong admiration of Jacques. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour featuring passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a four-course seated dinner expertly paired with wines.

Interior of Craft Restaurant

Sofra Bakery and Cafe

Allston, MA

Join Chef Ana Sortun in a cooking class about one of her favorite products, olive oil. Guests will taste a few different oils and Chef Ana will demonstrate four easy sauces. Recipes include: olives and Za'atar, carrot tershi, ezme and baked feta with walnut and sesame, raisin and caper kerkennaise with arctic char.

Server wearing a Sofra Bakery apron holding a plate of food

Cozy Cook-Along with Gail Simmons

The Jacques Pépin Foundation invites you to get cooking with Gail Simmons in a 60-minute virtual cook-along — part of Jacques' 90th Birthday celebration! Join Gail in her home kitchen as she prepares a cozy menu of elegant comfort foods inspired by Jacques' joie de vivre. Sharpen your knives and cook a hearty meal at home as you learn a few new techniques and discover Gail's personal connection to the JPF's work in culinary education.

Gail Simmons
Virtual Celebration

Minneapolis Chefs Celebrate Jacques Pépin

Minneapolis, MN

This private gourmet event is the opportunity of a lifetime. Andrew Zimmern will team up with fellow chefs Gavin Kaysen, Christina Nguyen and Karyn Tomlinson to curate a dining experience for you and 17 guests in Andrew’s Minneapolis Studio Kitchen.

Gavin Kaysen, Christina Nguyen, Karyn Tomlinson and Andrew Zimmern

La Padrona

Boston, MA

Join fellow guests at La Padrona for an unforgettable multi-course dining experience. Recently honored as Boston's Best New Restaurant of 2024, twice over, this evening begins with a cocktail hour featuring passed hors d'oeuvres, followed by a four-course seated dinner expertly paired with wines.

Restaurant dining room at La Padrona, Boston, MA

Row 34

Boston, MA

For this 90/90 event, Chefs Jeremy Sewall, Michael Schlow, Ken Oringer, David Punch and Ming Tsai are coming together to host a once in a lifetime dinner to celebrate Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday and help raise money for the Jacques Pépin Foundation. Menu highlights include Steamed Lobster Shumai in Thai coconut broth and Seared Scallops with wild mushrooms and black truffle.

Chefs Jeremy Sewall, Jacques Pepin and Ming Tsai

One Market

San Francisco, CA

Join us for an extraordinary limited seating evening honoring the legendary Jacques Pépin in celebration of his 90th birthday year. Hosted by One Market Restaurant Co-founder and Principal Michael Dellar, and Chef/Partner Mark Dommen, this exclusive celebration will also benefit culinary education, supporting the next generation of chefs. Indulge in a spectacular 6-course dinner created by award-winning Chef Mark Dommen, featuring innovative dishes that pay homage to Pépin's remarkable culinary influence, signed menus and other surprises.

Exterior, One Market restaurant

EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute

Cleveland, OH

Join us at EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute for a special dinner celebrating the Jacques Pépin Foundation's 90/90 Dinner Series. This event pays homage to the legendary Jacques Pépin, honoring his profound influence on the culinary world and his commitment to empowering others through the art of cooking. As we celebrate his 90th birthday, we'll also highlight the transformative power of food and its role in providing second chances. Enjoy a carefully curated menu that reflects Pépin's timeless culinary philosophy, while supporting the mission of EDWINS to create opportunities for those seeking a fresh start.

Interior of EDWINS restaurant

Sra. Martinez

Coral Gables, FL

Chef Michelle Bernstein and the Sra. Martinez family look forward to welcoming you to our newly opened restaurant to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Jacques Pepin. We will be hosting a ticketed brunch event with proceeds benefitting the Jacques Pépin Foundation.

Drawing, interior of Sra Martinez restaurant