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Events

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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

Alsatian Autumn Celebration Dinner at Gabriel Kreuther

New York, NY

This elegant evening celebrates the rich culinary traditions of Alsace while honoring legendary chef Jacques Pépin and supporting his foundation. The celebration takes place in the stunning restaurant, Gabriel Kreuther, at the Grace Building just off Bryant Park and is hosted by two-Michelin-starred Chef Gabriel Kreuther.

Food at Gabriel Kreuther restaurant

Bludorn

Houston, TX

Bludorn Restaurant is nestled in the heart of the Montrose neighborhood of Houston. Chef Aaron Bludorn roots himself in the Gulf serving New American, French-inspired fare with passion and integrity. The menus are comprised of seasonally rotating dishes, global wines, and handcrafted cocktails served in this neighborhood landmark. For this 90/90 event, Bludorn will offer a special guest chef dinner with Chris Shepherd and others.

Interior, Bludorn restaurant

Flora

Machias, ME

Drawing inspiration from the Roman goddess of flowering plants, Flora lets nature set the tone with a menu that reflects the produce and products of the season. Settle into an intimate, communal dining experience featuring the cuisine of Chef Ross Florance, reflecting Maine’s seasonal products as well as the produce growing on Ross’ adjacent farm. For this 90/90 dinner, Flora will offer a special 8-course tasting menu with beverage pairings.

Plate of food at Flora restaurant

Houndstooth Restaurant

Benton Harbor, MI

A tasting dinner created by Cheyenne Galbraith of Houndstooth and James Beard Award winning chef Jean Joho. A dinner expressly created to accompany Southwest Michigan wines and cider produced by Carriage House Ciders, Modales Wines, Domaine Berrien Cellars and Stranger Wine Company. The chefs and all of the winemakers will be in attendance.

Dinner table with food at Houndstooth Restaurant

Cyrus

Geyserville, CA

We are pleased to welcome Jacques Pépin for this very special offering of the Cyrus Dining Journey. Set among the vines of Sonoma County, Douglas Keane has created an experience that takes guests on a culinary exploration and welcomes them behind the scenes of a Michelin restaurant.

Cyrus restaurant interior

The French Laundry

Yountville, CA

Toast to Napa’s bounty at The French Laundry at a once-in-a-lifetime celebration hosted by Chef Thomas Keller.

Thomas Keller

The Artisan’s Palate

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. 

The Artisan's Palate interior