Oberlin
- When
- April 14, 2025
- Where
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Oberlin
266 Westminster St
Providence, RI - Tickets/Info
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Join us at Oberlin for an exclusive six course tasting experience with New England Chefs paying homage to Jacques Pépin and French Cuisine in celebration of his 90th birthday. Participating chefs include Skyhaneul Kim (Gift Horse), Maria Meza (Dolores), Beau Vestal (New Rivers), Nikhil Naiker (NIMKI), Nick Gillespie (Dune Brothers Seafood), Melissa Denmark (Moonrose Farm) and Cassie Piuma (Sarma).
Highlights
- Enjoy a cocktail reception on the Oberlin Patio prior to dinner
- Specialty wine pairings in collaboration with Sonoma Coast winery Failla
- Your hosts/chefs will share the stories and secrets behind each course
Details
- 6:00 Champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception on the Oberlin Patio
- 7:00 Seating for Dinner
- For more information, please contact Oberlin
- 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
Benjamin Sukle
Chef/owner Oberlin and Gift Horse
Benjamin Sukle is the acclaimed chef and owner of Oberlin and Gift Horse, two standout restaurants in Providence, Rhode Island that have earned national recognition for their innovative approach to New England cuisine.
Inspired by Rhode Island’s unique geography, Benjamin fell in love with the Ocean State’s proximity to farms and docks, and its tight-knit community of growers and fishermen. This connection to local ingredients became the heart of his culinary philosophy.
In 2016, Benjamin opened Oberlin, which quickly garnered national acclaim, including being ranked #7 on Bon Appétit’s Hot Ten Best New Restaurants list. Oberlin was also awarded 2 stars and named a Critics’ Choice by The New York Times in one of its rare out-of-city reviews, further solidifying its status as a culinary destination. Oberlin’s menu continues to celebrate the local bounty, with a focus on fresh seafood, handmade pasta, and the close relationships Benjamin has cultivated with local farmers, fishermen, and foragers.
Guest Chef
Skyhaneul Kim
Chef, Gift Horse
Skyhaneul Kim was born and raised in Asan, South Korea, where her love for food and cooking was deeply rooted in family traditions and her country’s vibrant culinary culture. Sky embarked on a journey across the country, working in some of the finest restaurants on both coasts. This extensive experience shaped her unique approach to food, blending the bold, dynamic flavors of her Korean heritage with fresh, locally sourced ingredients from her surroundings. In 2024 she was honored as a James Beard Foundation Semifinalist for “Best Emerging Chef,” and this year she was named semifinalist “Best Chef North east”. At Gift Horse, Sky has found her culinary voice, masterfully combining Korean flavors with the bounty of Rhode Island’s local produce and seafood.