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House of Bah Foundation at Le Voltaire French Restaurant

Omaha, NE

House of Bah Foundation, an Omaha-based JPF Grantee that prepares immigrant/refugee students for culturally-affirming culinary careers, is delighted to celebrate Chef Pépin's 90th birthday with a special prix fixe menu inspired by Chef Pépin's recipes. Led by Executive Director and Chef Djibril Djamil Bah-Traore, House of Bah Foundation works to ensure all people and their cuisines are positively represented in our communities.

Cedric Fichepain , Djibril Djamil Bah-Traore, Wilson Calixte

Asador Bastian

Chicago, IL

Asador Bastian, a Chicago chophouse with Basque influences, is led by acclaimed Chef Doug Psaltis. Housed in the historic 1883 “Flair House,” it draws inspiration from the great asadors of San Sebastián, Spain. For this event, chefs Doug Psaltis, Christian Eckmann, and Hsing Chen will create Jacques-inspired dishes alongside their à la carte menu.

Chef Doug Tsaltis standing in front of large oven

The Publican

Chicago, IL

One Off Hospitality Group is thrilled to join the celebration of Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday with an unforgettable dinner at The Publican restaurant in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood featuring chefs from The Publican and its subsidiary Publican brands. Join us for a lineup helmed by The Publican's Chef de Cuisine Joe Spain along with Rob Levitt (Chef de Cuisine, Publican Quality Meats), Greg Wade (Managing Partner & Head Baker, Publican Quality Bread) and Natalie Saben (Executive Pastry Chef, One Off Hospitality).

Dinner table at The Publican

Cafe Yaya

Chicago, IL

Cafe Yaya is a neighborhood cafe for life’s pleasures: good food, coffee, wine and friends. By day, a selection of house-made pastries and coffees. By afternoon and night, a curated menu of Mediterranean and French flavors with intriguing wines and cocktails. For this 90/90 event, Cafe Yaya will offer an evening celebration with a four-course dinner and beverage pairings. The menu will feature Chef Zach Engel's cuisine, with nods to the influence of Chef Jacques Pépin's cookbooks on his early culinary career. Silent Auction items available as well.

Plate of food at Cafe Yaya
Community Kitchen Partner

Philadelphia Friends of Jacques Pépin organized by High Street Hospitality Group

Philadelphia, PA

For this 90/90 dinner, JPF grantee Philabundance Community Kitchen will host a special collaboration dinner showcasing some of Philadelphia's best chefs, including Nicholas Bazik, Eli Collins, Abigail Dahan, Chris Kearse, Shola Olunloyo, Greg Vernick and chocolate by Eclat Chocolate (Chris Curtin).

Philabundance

Dinner in the Garden with Rick Bayless

Chef Rick Bayless—visionary chef, teacher, James Beard Award winner, and champion of regional Mexican cuisine—will host an intimate 90/90 Celebration dinner in the garden at his home in Chicago, bringing his warmth and flavor to this very special JPF gathering.  Join us for a night that celebrates connection, community, and the joy of sharing a meal together.

Rick Bayless

Koko Head Cafe

Honolulu, HI

In late 2013, Chef Lee Anne Wong uprooted from her hometown of NYC to move to sunny Oahu, Hawaii. There she partnered with Chef Kevin Hanney and opened up Koko Head Cafe in March of 2014. Specializing in locally sourced, creative brunch fare, Koko Head Cafe quickly became a community favorite and has received both local and national acclaim in print, online and on television. This special 90/90 event features a collaboration with Roy Yamaguchi of Roy’s Hawaii, Robynne Maii of Fete Restaurant and Michelle Karr Ueoka of MW Restaurant.

Interior of Koko Head Cafe

Stone Acres Farm Dinner hosted by Reneé Touponce and Natalia Vallejo

Stonington, CT

Join us for a magical evening celebrating culinary legend and global icon Jacques Pépin. Enjoy a cocktail hour and a multi-course dinner with drink pairings inspired by Puerto Rican cuisine. Hosted by 2024 James Beard finalist Chef Reneé Touponce and 2023 James Beard winner Chef Natalia Vallejo, this special dinner will take place under the summer stars at the historic Stone Acres Farm.

Renee Touponce and Natalia Vallejo

Oak & Reel

Detroit, MI

Oak & Reel delivers fresh seafood, house made pasta, and oak-fired flavor in a casual-contemporary space. Through The Culinary Collective, they host and collaborate with celebrated chefs and partner with culinary schools to mentor aspiring talent. This event joins the Jacques Pépin Foundation’s “90 Chefs for 90 Years” series, honoring Chef Pépin’s legacy in culinary education.

Dinner service at Oak & Reel

Holly Hill Inn

Midway, KY

A warm welcome awaits at the Holly Hill Inn, a celebrated restaurant in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass, and a 2025 James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality. Holly Hill Inn is owned by Ouita Michel, herself a JBF nominee and semifinalist several times over, and her husband Chris. Holly Hill Inn is known for imaginative menus, an award-winning wine list, and a bourbon library with over 100 bottles. For this 90/90 event, Holly Hill Inn will feature a multi-course Kentucky dinner with wine pairings, Woodford Reserve bourbon cocktails, and garden tours on the grounds.

Dinner table at Holly Hill Inn

BOKA Restaurant Group Celebrates Jacques Pépin

Chicago, IL

Founded in 2002, Boka Restaurant Group is a premier chef-driven group partnering with top chefs, including Stephanie Izard, Chris Pandel, Lee Wolen, and Gene Kato. For this special 90/90 event, these chefs will create a family-style dinner with fun takes on Jacques Pépin classics, offering distinct and unique culinary experiences.

Scenes from Girl and the Goat restaurant

Cúrate

Asheville, NC

Experience the essence of Spain in downtown Asheville. Winner of the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Hospitality, Cúrate offers traditional Spanish tapas in a warm and lively atmosphere with an open kitchen. During the month of August, Cúrate will feature a special Jacques-inspired dish each day, with a portion of the proceeds donated to JPF.

Interior Cúrate restaurant

Community Kitchen Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

Join the Catalyst Kitchens network, their members and their supporters for a special 90/90 event and celebration of partnership. This event will be a combination of a Catalyst Kitchens Pop-up Gala and a Community Kitchen Pittsburgh Guest Chef Night. This event will help Catalyst Kitchens network to raise money and sustain the efforts of teaching kitchens across the country.

Catalyst Kitchens and Jacques Pepin Foundation logos

Stefano Secchi x Wylie Dufresne at Massara

New York, NY

Massara is dedicated to the regional cuisine of Campania. The menu is inspired by Chef Stefano Secchi’s childhood memories of visiting Southern Italy and the region’s rich abundance of farms and fisheries, all centered around cooking from both a wood-burning oven and grill. For this very special 90/90 event, Chef Secchi and Chef Wylie Dufresne (Stretch, wd~50) collaborate on a pizza party in honor of Jacques' 90th Birthday.

Stefano Secchi in the kitchen at Massara
Community Kitchen Partner

The Sanctuary at Argenta/Comeback Kitchen

North Little Rock, AR

Comeback Kitchen is the social enterprise arm of Food Jobs Work, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating poverty through culinary workforce development. It serves as a food production enterprise for program graduates, offering catering services and retail products. Proceeds from Comeback Kitchen directly support Food Jobs Work's culinary training programs, providing opportunities for individuals to gain practical experience and support their transition into the culinary industry.

Culinary instructor and student at Food Jobs Work