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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.
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.
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) will collaborate in honor of Jacques' 90th Birthday.
Join us for the final event in a special series hosted by Chefs & Table celebrating Jacques Pépin. While the first two events — Classic French: Recipes from The Art of Cooking and Recipes from Julia and Jacques — were hands-on cooking classes, this final gathering is a festive, multi-course chef collaboration dinner led by Chef Vitaly Paley. Whether you love to cook or simply enjoy great food, these experiences bring the flavors of France and the spirit of Jacques Pépin to life.
Celebrate chef Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday and support the Jacques Pépin Foundation, funding free culinary and life skills training for individuals facing employment barriers. The 3-hour cocktail-style event features tasting stations from 8–10 chefs, with additional food and beverage purveyors. VIP guests enjoy early access, chef meet-and-greets, demos, premium gifts, champagne, and a caviar bite.
The Madison Beach Hotel in Connecticut will host the ultimate birthday bash. Join us for the culmination celebration on Jacques' actual 90th birthday in his hometown!
