Local Event

Jacques Pépin Foundation Dinner

Sun, November 16, 2025 (4:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Cost: $300

As Nostrana marks its 20th anniversary and Jacques Pépin turns 90, our restaurant has been selected as one of the 90 international locations to host a dinner in Chef Pépin's honor.

We invite you to an extraordinary evening that brings together some of Oregon's most celebrated chefs, winemakers, and culinary voices for a once-in-a-lifetime gathering.

This is more than a dinner—it’s a celebration of legacy, mentorship, and flavor in one of Portland’s most iconic restaurants. At the center is our own Cathy Whims, six-time James Beard Award finalist and author of The Italian Summer Kitchen teamed with Executive Chef Bryan Donaldson. Joining will be James Beard Award winner Joshua McFadden, who will be celebrating his newest release, Six Seasons of Pasta with Martha Holmberg.

We begin in golden hour with canapés inspired by Cathy’s personal stories with Pépin. Bites like Eggs Jeannette and Pissaladière. Then a collaborative seasonal menu highlighting Pépin’s timeless influence while capturing the essence of Chef Whims and Chef McFadden's newest cookbooks.

Each course will be paired with exceptional wines from luminaries including Maggie Harrison of Antica Terra and Jon Paul & Tom Sivilli of Cameron Winery, alongside handcrafted cocktails and live entertainment.

More luminary guests will be added.

This event is created exclusively to fundraiser for the Jacques Pépin Foundation, supporting its mission to expand access to culinary education worldwide. Guests can take home signed copies of both books. And additional tax-deductible donations can be made to help us get to our fundraising goal of $10,000.

-- Tickets include --

Welcome Cocktails + Wine + Canapés

Seated 4 Course Plate Dinner + Wine Pairings

Proceeds of your ticket are donated to the Jacques Pépin Foundation

- 1 seating, communally

-- Chefs & Authors --

Cathy Whims, Nostrana

Bryan Donaldson, Nostrana

Joshua McFadden

Martha Holmberg

-- Winemakers --

Maggie Harrison, Antica Terra

John Paul, Cameron Winer

Andrew Beckham, Beckham Estate Vineyard

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