What a spectacular way to launch our 90/90 Celebration Campaign! Our dinner at Gramercy Tavern on Sunday, October 6, 2024 was absolutely magical, with Jacques himself in attendance, and friends of the Foundation and coming together to #celebratejacques in marvelous fashion. The event sold out with 110 guests, and everyone enjoyed a seated five-course seasonal menu with wine and spirit pairings, including a welcome toast with Westward Whiskey. The menu included many of our generous partners, including HINE Cognac, Comté PDO, Joseph Cartron Créme de Cassis, Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water, and S.Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water.
Chef Mike Anthony and Danny Meyer shared heartfelt remarks about Jacques’ incredible impact on the culinary industry and how they were honored to support the Foundation. As the Founder and Executive Chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), Danny embodies the spirit of the JPF’s mission to bring excellence in culinary education to more people. New York City culinary training programs, including JPF Grantee Emma’s Torch, count on USHG as one of their primary employment partners for graduates of their training programs. Danny and his amazing crew at Gramercy Tavern are a testament to the power of prioritizing education and integrity in the hospitality industry, and we were thrilled to celebrate Jacques with them!
We hope our guests enjoyed the evening as much as we enjoyed having them with the JPF and Jacques. While Jacques enthusiastically supports our 90/90 Celebrations, he will not be attending all of them, so this was an especially meaningful event. We look forward to celebrating with his supporters nationwide as we honor Jacques’ passion for culinary education through these special experiences. It was truly a beautiful beginning to our 90/90 adventure, and we can’t wait for many more to come!
To find out about all upcoming 90/90 Celebrations, please visit CelebrateJacques.org/events.
