Oak & Reel
- When
- July 17, 2025
- Where
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Oak & Reel
2921 E Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI
Oak & Reel sources the freshest seafood, kissed by flames fueled by their oak burning hearth, paired with house made pasta, and wrapped in a stunning yet casual-contemporary environment.
The Culinary Collective is a unique dining experience by the team at Oak & Reel where we host and collaborate with celebrated chefs from around the country. We partner with local culinary schools to bring in aspiring chefs and provide them with the opportunity to learn skills and gain invaluable insight from the industry’s best.
For this event, we’ll be partnering with a guest chef as part of the Jacques Pépin Foundation’s “90 Chefs for 90 Years” dinner series, celebrating Chef Pépin’s 90th birthday and lifelong commitment to culinary education.
Highlights
- Dinner hosted by Oak & Reel’s Chef & Owner, Jared Gadbaw, and presented in sponsorship by Motor City Seafood.
- The dining experience is a 6-7 course tasting menu, accompanied by wine or non-alcoholic beverage pairing.
- Opened in September 2020, Oak & Reel has earned many accolades, including Detroit Hour Magazine’s Restaurant of the Year in 2022.
Details
- 6:30pm doors open, 7:00pm dinner begins.
- Due to the nature of the event, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Tickets are non-refundable but transferrable. We appreciate your understanding.
- 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 Oak & Reel
Event Host
Jared Gadbaw
Owner and chef, Oak & Reel
A Michigan native and French Culinary Institute graduate, Chef Jared Gadbaw’s culinary tenure has spanned over 25 years. While helming and opening several of the world’s most celebrated and acclaimed restaurants, Gadbaw has garnered some of the industry’s most coveted awards, including two Michelin stars.
Gadbaw’s expertise in Italian cuisine and fresh seafood helped inspire the idea for his first solo project in Detroit – contemporary Italian restaurant Oak & Reel. As chef and owner of the award-winning eatery, Gadbaw showcases the roots of his culinary career, while recreating the dining magic that has been the hallmark of his success.
Guest Chef
Danny Combs
Chef/owner, Colette
Chef Danny Combs began his career leading premier Cincinnati restaurants Sotto and Boca, focusing on ingredients, technique, and tradition. Now owner of Colette, he brings his dedication to the artistry of French cuisine to Cincinnati’s OTR neighborhood. Combs draws inspiration from global travels, combining tradition and innovation in his esteemed restaurant.