Culinary Hub of Providence/Genesis Center
- When
- March 29, 2025
- Where
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Culinary Hub of Providence
211 Washington Street
Providence, RI - Tickets/Info
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Celebrate culinary excellence at the Culinary Hub of Providence with a special dinner benefiting the Jacques Pépin Foundation and Genesis Center. Hosted by Chef Joshua Riazi, this event is part of Jacques Pépin’s 90/90 Culinary Celebration, paying tribute to his remarkable legacy in culinary education and community building.
The evening begins with a cocktail hour featuring petit fours crafted by Chef Beau Vestal of New Rivers, and Jacques’ favorite — bourbon — cocktails created by CHOP beverage director Sophie Syzch, followed by a globally inspired four-course dinner. CHOP chefs Joshua Davis and Matthew Weston, in collaboration with talented culinary students from the Genesis Center, will present a multi-course menu highlighting coastal New England ingredients reimagined through Rhode Island’s rich global influences.
Highlights
- Dinner Hosted by Chef Joshua Riazi
- Canapés during cocktail hour by Chef Beau Vestal of New Rivers
- Bourbon Cocktails and Dinner Wine pairings
- Multi-course globally inspired dinner prepared by CHOP Chefs and talented culinary trainees.
Details
- Cocktail Hour at 6:00 PM, Dinner at 6:45 PM
- Proceeds will support the Jacques Pépin Foundation. Your ticket purchase helps transform lives through culinary education, and we deeply appreciate your generous support.
- Jacques Pépin proudly supports our 90/90 Celebrations. While he can't be present at all of them, we invite you to check our website for details on the events where he will joining in celebration.
Event Host
Joshua Riazi
Chef, chief operating officer, the Culinary Hub of Providence
Chef Joshua Riazi is the Chief Operating Officer at the Culinary Hub of Providence (CHOP), a restaurant and training facility located within the Providence Public Library. With over two decades of experience in Providence’s culinary scene, he leads CHOP’s mission to provide hands-on training for aspiring chefs, reflecting the diverse cultural backgrounds of the Genesis Center’s students. Chef Riazi’s innovative approach integrates global flavors with local ingredients, creating a unique dining experience that supports both culinary education and the community.
Guest Chef
Joshua Davis
Chef, instructor, mentor, Culinary Hub of Providence
Josh has been cooking professionally since 1998. He has run kitchens in Boston, New York City and Los Angeles. He is currently an instructor/mentor at CHOP in Providence helping the next generations of chefs and food entrepreneurs learn how the restaurant business works.