The Artisan's Palate interior
Chef and Restaurant Benefit Dinners

The Artisan’s Palate

When
November 5, 2025
Where
The Artisan’s Palate 1218 E 36th St Ste A
Charlotte, NC

The Artisan’s Palate is a restaurant, craft cocktail/wine bar and art gallery in the NoDa neighborhood of Charlotte offering a globally-inspired/locally-sourced menu in a relaxed atmosphere with a focus on art and those who create it.

For this special 90/90 event, Chef Christa Csoka and the husband-and-wife team Rachel Klebaur and Jose Espinosa from Orrman’s Cheese Shop — all alumni and classmates from the French Culinary Institute during Jacques Pépin’s tenure as Dean — will offer a sumptuous five-course food and wine pairing. Each course will highlight the exquisite cheeses from Orrman’s Cheese Shop, seamlessly blended with our French culinary heritage to showcase the profound influence of Jacques Pépin on their culinary journeys.

Highlights

  • Five-course food and wine pairing — Delight in a meticulously crafted menu that features five courses, each thoughtfully paired with wines to enhance the flavors and textures of the dishes.
  • Cheese selections from Orrman’s Cheese Shop — Savor the finest artisanal cheeses, handpicked by Rachel and Jose, and expertly incorporated into each course.
  • French culinary excellence — Experience the essence of French cuisine, inspired by the mentorship and teachings of Jacques Pépin.

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.