Name: The Whale Wins
Start: 2025-10-09T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-09T23:59:59-04:00
Location: The Whale Wins

The Whale Wins

North Seattle, WA

The Whale Wins is the creation of James Beard Award winning chef Renee Erickson and partners Jeremy Price and Chad Dale. The Whale Wins’ wood-fired, vegetable focused menu features the very best foods from local beaches, gardens and farms prepared simply and served casually in a lively, light filled, cottage-like space. For this 90/90 event, The Whale Wins will be offering a special multi-course family-style menu with wine pairings and welcome toast.

Bludorn

Houston, TX

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.

Hudson Valley Chefs Celebrate Jacques Pépin

Beacon, NY

Celebrate Jacques' 90th Birthday! Join Chef Chris Follari and a wonderful gathering of local farmers, artists, chefs, artisans, and foragers as we come together to celebrate Jacques' incredible 90th birthday! This exciting evening promises great food, lively music, and a sense of community. Guests will have the opportunity to sample a delightful variety of dishes crafted from ingredients grown or foraged right here in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Don’t miss this chance to indulge in delicious flavors while celebrating a remarkable milestone with friends and neighbors!

Fearing’s Restaurant

Dallas, TX

Join us at Fearing's Restaurant for an extraordinary evening honoring legendary chef Jacques Pépin. Hosted by Chef Dean Fearing, this one-night-only event features a cocktail reception, five-course dinner, and wine pairings. Dallas chefs will showcase inspired cuisine, fine wine, and warm hospitality. Proceeds benefit the Jacques Pépin Foundation, supporting its mission to empower individuals through culinary education.

Neb

Seattle, WA

Neb, the love letter to Piedmont, Italy from James Beard Award winner Chef Tom Douglas, offers a wood-fired, rustic Italian menu in downtown Seattle. For this special 90/90 event, enjoy Tom’s mozzarella tasting, thoughtfully paired wines, warm hospitality, and a generous family-style feast celebrating the flavors of Italy, Jacques Pépin, and a great cause.

Culinary Walking Tour of Manhattan’s Chinatown Led by Grace Young

New York, NY

Join Grace Young, the James Beard Humanitarian of the Year and Julia Child Award recipient honored for her work to preserve America’s Chinatowns, for an intimate two-hour tasting tour through one of NYC’s most historic neighborhoods. Known as the “Stir-Fry Guru” and “accidental voice of Chinatown,” Grace will guide you to hidden gems, beloved legacy eateries, and share stories that bring the neighborhood’s rich culinary and cultural history to life.

Community Kitchen Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

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.

Catalyst Kitchens and Jacques Pepin Foundation logos

Cúrate Bar de Tapas

Asheville, NC

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.

BOKA Restaurant Group Celebrates Jacques Pépin

Chicago, IL

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.

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Frank Family Vineyards

Calistoga, CA

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.

Holly Hill Inn

Midway, KY

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.

Oak & Reel

Detroit, MI

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.

Stone Acres Farm Dinner hosted by Reneé Touponce and Natalia Vallejo

Stonington, CT

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.

Koko Head Cafe

Honolulu, HI

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.

Dinner in the Garden with Rick Bayless

Chef Rick Bayless—visionary chef, teacher, James Beard Award winner, and champion of regional Mexican cuisine—will host an intimate 90/90 Celebration dinner in the garden at his home in Chicago, bringing his warmth and flavor to this very special JPF gathering. Join us for a night that celebrates connection, community, and the joy of sharing a meal together.

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