Join us for a special evening with Jacques Pépin, legendary French chef, author, and artist. Pépin will share stories from his extraordinary career—from cooking for French presidents to co-starring with Julia Child in the Emmy-winning Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home. A culinary icon in the U.S., he’s authored over 30 books, received 16 James Beard Awards, and France’s Légion d’Honneur. He’ll also discuss his passion for culinary education and the Jacques Pépin Foundation. Don’t miss this inspiring event with one of the most influential figures in modern gastronomy. Following the on-stage conversation is a meet & greet with Chef Pépin complete with tasty bites prepared by local chefs.
Savor the Legacy: Jacques Pépin
Thu, Jun 19, 2025 - 5:00pm Details
The Jacques Pépin Foundation
Jacques Pépin
Jacques Pépin is a legendary French chef, author, educator, television personality, and artist. Born in 1935 in France, he began his culinary journey in his parents' restaurant and later became personal chef to French heads of state, including Charles de Gaulle. After moving to the U.S. in 1959, he worked at Le Pavillon and became a beloved culinary icon. Over his illustrious career, Pépin has authored over 30 books, including the classic La Technique, and earned 16 James Beard Foundation Awards. He’s been awarded France's highest honors, including La Légion d'Honneur, and the prestigious Julia Child Award. A longtime friend of Julia Child, they starred in the Emmy-winning Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home. In 2016, Pépin founded the Jacques Pépin Foundation, continuing his legacy of culinary education. He has inspired generations, both in the kitchen and through his artwork, and still calls Connecticut home.
Ann Nyberg
Moderator
Ann Nyberg has spent more than 40 years in television news. She’s the longest-serving news anchor/reporter in Connecticut television history. She is WTNH-TV’s longest-serving anchor/reporter in station history. She anchors the noon, 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. weekday newscasts and produces and hosts her own show called “NYBERG.” It spotlights innovators, entrepreneurs and those in the arts, among other people.
In November 2015, Nyberg was inducted into the prestigious Silver Circle. It’s an honor given to television professionals who have made significant contributions to their community and the vitality of the television industry. It celebrates television pioneers and is given out by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Boston/New England Chapter. Nyberg has set the bar high and has made significant contributions to her southern New England community.
