Frank Family Vineyards Jacques Pépin Celebration Dinner

Frank Family Vineyards is delighted to host an unforgettable evening in honor of culinary legend Jacques Pépin, as part of the Jacques Pépin Foundation’s (JPF) 90/90 Dinner Series. In celebration of his upcoming 90th birthday, the Foundation is commemorating this significant milestone with 90 remarkable dinners across the country, all aimed at supporting JPF’s mission to enhance lives through culinary education.

Join Frank Family Vineyards alongside Chef Christina Machamer for a stunning culinary journey inspired by the classic flavors of France, perfectly paired with the elegance of our finest estate wines. The evening will kick off with a sparkling wine reception on the picturesque Miller House patio, featuring a selection of delicious hors d’oeuvres. Following this, guests will enjoy an exquisite four-course dinner indoors, highlighting an elevated menu of dishes inspired by Jacques Pépin himself.

A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Jacques Pépin Foundation, helping to fund free culinary training programs for individuals facing employment barriers and promoting food and health literacy nationwide.

This intimate evening is limited to only 50 guests in Frank Family’s stunning new Miller House.

Frank Family members, your club savings apply automatically when using the email associated with your membership account at checkout.

Menu:
CANAPES
Chicken Liver Mousse
brioche, fig, dijon

Brandade Croquettes
sauce gribiche

Boulettes de Boeuf
summer tomato sauce
2024 Leslie Rosé
2019 Brut Rosé

AMUSE
Bleu Cheese Souffle
Model Bakery crostini

FIRST COURSE
Chilled Cucumber Bisque
Maine lobster, fresh tarragon
2023 Lewis Vineyard Chardonnay

SECOND COURSE
Pâtes aux Cêpes
truffle, garden herbs
2023 Lewis Vineyard Pinot Noir

MAIN COURSE
Steak NY au Poivre
watercress, shallot

Pomme Frites
truffle aioli
2019 Winston Hill

DESSERT COURSE
Summer Citrus Quatre-Quarts
local peaches, vanilla chantilly cream
2018 Late Harvest Chardonnay

About Chef Jacques Pépin:
Chef Jacques Pépin is a world-renowned French chef, author, educator, and television personality whose illustrious career has spanned over 70 years. Known for his elegant technique, approachable teaching style, and enduring influence on both professional chefs and home cooks, Pépin has authored over 30 cookbooks and starred in numerous acclaimed cooking shows on PBS, many alongside his close friend Julia Child.

In 2016, he co-founded the Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) with his daughter, Claudine Pépin, and son-in-law, Rollie Wesen. The Foundation is dedicated to advancing Jacques’s lifelong passion for culinary education by supporting free culinary and life skills training for individuals with high barriers to employment, including those who have experienced incarceration, homelessness, or substance abuse. Through a growing network of community kitchens, teaching programs, and an extensive online video recipe library, the JPF helps provide the skills and confidence people need to build meaningful careers in the food industry.

With the motto “Good food, prepared and served with pride, feeds the soul,” the Jacques Pépin Foundation continues to make a lasting impact—nourishing lives and strengthening communities through the power of cooking.