October 7th, Abigail Kirsch at the Loading Dock, Stamford
With charm and flair, Jacques Pepin demonstrates everyday cooking from his home kitchen.
Jacques Pepin Foundation / Contributed
The GWF 10th Anniversary Celebrity Chef Gala honors legendary chef Jacques Pépin for his lifetime achievement. Chefs will prepare their own four-course, Pépin-inspired meal in front of guests at the table, while also participating in a special program to celebrate Pépin’s decades-long contributions to the culinary world.
Guests have the option to purchase tables for groups of 10 and choose their preferred chef. The four-course menu is paired with Vergelegen wines from South Africa.
Participating chefs are:
● Carlos Baez (The Spread, El Segundo, Magic Pie)
● Silvia Barban (LaRina)
● Jes Bengston (Terrain Garden Café, Friends Trattoria)
● Evan Corrales (The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood)
● Albert DeAngelis (East End)
● Julio Genao (Prime)
● Michael Kaplan (Purdy’s Farmer & The Fish)
● Bun Lai (Miya’s Sushi)
● Geoff Lazlo (Geoff Lazlo Food, The Country Table)
● Stephen Lewandowski (townhouse)
● Nick Marchenko (South End, SE Uncorked, SE Back End)
● George Mendes (Abigail Kirsch)
● Emily Mingrone (Tavern on State, Provisions on State, Fair Haven Oyster Company)
● Forest Pasternak (Bailey’s Backyard Farm to Table Restaurant)
● Debra Ponzek (Aux Delices)
● Matt Stork (Match, Match Burger Hummer)
● Bill Taibe (The Whelk, Kawa Ni, Don Memo)
● Lukas Venner (Elm)
The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception. (A VIP reception featuring Pépin, Wholesome Wave’s Michel Nischan, Rocco DiSpirito, Silvia Barban, and other special guests begins at 6:00 p.m. for special pass holders.) Tickets start at $1,500 for two entries to the cocktail reception and gala .
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