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Poole's is a modern diner with reimagined comfort food. Their evening menu of seasonal, locally-focused offerings changes weekly and sometimes daily. For this 90/90 dinner event, chef Ashley Christensen and guests chef Sarah Grueneberg and chef Jason Stanhope will offer a multi-course format with wine pairings.
Join us for a Jacques Pépin 90/90 evening created by Chef Ross Florance. To celebrate Chef Pépin's 90th birthday, 90 events are being hosted around the world and we're one of them! Hosted at the Downeast Institute, we'll be serving special Jacques-inspired passed hor d'oeuvres and canapés, featuring the amazing seafood from Three Island Oyster Co.
Join Houndstooth for a Jacques Pépin 90/90 Dinner created by Cheyenne Galbraith and James Beard Award-winning Chef Joho. This tasting dinner is expressly designed to accompany Southwest Michigan wines and cider from Carriage House Ciders, Lake Michigan Vintner's, Modales Wines, Domaine Berrien Cellars, Stranger Wine Company, and Veritas Estate Winery. All collaborators will be in attendance.
Join renowned chefs Michael Symon and Vinnie Cimino for an intimate evening at Cordelia in Cleveland celebrating culinary legend Jacques Pépin's 90th birthday. This dinner celebrates Midwest cooking and the values that define the region — community, friendship, and the power of good food to bring people together. Experience an unforgettable night as two of the city's most beloved chefs pay tribute to the chef who has inspired generations of cooks around the world. Come for the food, stay for the stories, and celebrate the timeless bond between great cooking and great company.
Join Jacques and Claudine Pépin for a celebratory dinner with chefs Kyle Connaughton and Sean O’Toole. Enjoy Napa Valley wines, birthday cake by Lincoln Carson and Stephen Curry’s Gentleman’s Cut bourbon.
Twenty Bay Area Chefs Celebrate Jacques!
Celebrate Jacques Pépin with twenty top Bay Area chefs at The Culinary Institute of America at COPIA for a reception, family-style dinner with celebratory wines, live auction, and a birthday cake toast.
A Sweet Celebration of Jacques’s 90th
Jacques Pépin shares career highlights in conversation with daughter Claudine and filmmaker Peter Stein. The conversation is followed by a sparkling birthday cake reception and tasting by twelve top Bay Area pastry chefs.
An Afternoon with Jacques Pépin at Hestan Napa: October 28th
Join us at Hestan Napa — a new destination for cookware, wine, and culinary innovation — for a special afternoon with legendary chef, author, and artist Jacques Pépin. Guests are invited to meet Jacques and have their copy of The Art of Jacques Pépin personally signed in celebration of his remarkable legacy.
We welcome Jacques Pépin for a special Cyrus Dining Journey, where Douglas Keane leads guests on a culinary exploration set among Sonoma County vines, with behind-the-scenes access to a Michelin restaurant.
A Collaboration by Chef Philip Tessier and Penfolds at The Napa Valley Museum of Art & Culture
Celebrate Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday with Chef Philip Tessier at "The MAC", featuring Champagne with canapés, a Julia Child exhibit, an exclusive selection of Penfolds wines paired with a multi-course dinner by Chef Tessier.
In this special hands-on class, three Civic Kitchen teachers explore Jacques Pépin’s influence on their cooking. Guests join small groups to prepare Pépin favorites—from Oeufs Jeanette to Chocolate Almond Cake—then share a joyous meal and depart knowing the key points of each recipe.
A once-in-a-lifetime celebration at The French Laundry hosted by Chef Thomas Keller.
Presented by KQED Live and The Jacques Pépin Foundation at The Uptown Theater
Celebrate Jacques Pépin at Napa’s Uptown Theatre with stories, memories, and archival footage, featuring a rare interview moderated by KQED’s Cecilia Phillips and reflections on his groundbreaking television career.
Inspired by the extraordinary life of Alice B. Toklas and her travels through Europe, Alice B. Palm Springs is a celebration of style, creativity, and connection. This 90/90 dinner hosted by James Beard and Julia Child award-winning chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken will offer a multi-course format with optional wine pairings in honor of Jacques' 90th Birthday. For one night only, the chefs will prepare special Jacques-inspired dishes with a West Coast twist, highlighting bold yet balanced flavors, and locally sourced ingredients.
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.
