Philadelphia Friends of Jacques Pépin organized by High Street Hospitality Group
- When
- June 10, 2025
- Where
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Philabundance Community Kitchen
2224 N 10th St
Philadelphia, PA
For this 90/90 dinner, High Street Hospitality Group and a.kitchen+bar are collaborating with some of Philadelphia’s best chefs to showcase the inspiring work of JPF grantee Philabundance Community Kitchen.
Featured chefs include:
- Nicholas Bazik (Provenance)
- Eli Collins (a.kitchen + bar), Host Chef
- Abigail Dahan (Provenance)
- Chris Kearse (Forsythia)
- Shola Olunloyo (Studio Kitchen)
- Greg Vernick (Vernick Food & Drink & Vernick Fish)
- Chocolate by Chris Curtin (Eclat)
Highlights
Dinner will include student participation and will take place at Philabundance Community Kitchen’s training center. Philabundance Community Kitchen is a culinary vocational training program that has been transforming the lives of its students since 2000. Participating students represent a diverse community of adults 18 and up with low-no-income and excited about culinary-based careers. PCK promotes the self-sufficiency of its students by preparing them for and connecting them to work in the food service industry and allows them to give back by preparing needed meals for those in need.
Details
- 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.
- For more information, contact Philadelphia Friends of Jacques Pépin organized by High Street Hospitality Group
Guest Chefs
Nicholas Bazik
Chef/owner, Provenance
Nicholas Bazik has spent 15 years running top Philadelphia restaurants, including Fork, The Good King Tavern, and Lacroix at The Rittenhouse. As Culinary Director for 13th Street Kitchens (Kensington Quarters, La Chinesca), his Provenance fare reflects land-sea influences and strong ties with local farmers, artisans, and purveyors.
Greg Vernick
Chef/owner, Vernick Food & Drink, Vernick Fish and Vernick Coffee Bar
Greg Vernick, a Cherry Hill, NJ native, built a standout culinary career after earning degrees from Boston University and the CIA. He rose through Jean-Georges restaurants, opened acclaimed Vernick Food & Drink in 2012, and later launched Vernick Coffee Bar and Vernick Fish. Recognized by the James Beard Foundation, he continues to define American dining with excellence and hospitality.