Sixteenth Annual
  Napa Valley Mustard Festival
The Grand Dinner ~ A Gourmet Extravaganza
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The Chefs of Grand Dîner 2008

The Chefs of Le Grand Dîner 2009:
The chefs of Le Grand Dîner 2009 (left to right): Steven Durfee, Pastry Instructor, The Culinary Institute of America; 2009 Festival Host Chef Ken Frank, Executive Chef/Owner of La Toque; Executive Chef/Owner Greg Cole of Cole's Chop House (in back); Executive Chef/Owner Charles Weber of Elements; Executive Chef Aaron Meneghelli of Angèle; Executive Chef Angela Tamura of Zuzu (in back); and Executive Chef/Partner Scott Warner of Bistro Don Giovani.  Model Kathryn Hopgood portrayed Magique de la Moutarde, Melissa Baker's 2009 Festival Artwork.

 

Le Grand Dîner

Indulge in seven courses presented by notable Napa Valley chefs and winemakers at Le Grand Dîner, the Napa Valley Mustard Festival’s Signature Dining Event, on Saturday, February 21, 6 pm at The Westin Verasa in Napa.

Ken Frank, Executive Chef/Owner of La Toque, recently relocated to The Westin Verasa, and Margit Biever Mondavi of Robert Mondavi Winery, will host the event. The line up of Chefs includes Ken Frank, Executive Chef/Owner Greg Cole of Cole's Chop House, Executive Chef/Partner Scott Warner of Bistro Don Giovani, Executive Chef/Owner Charles Weber of Elements, Executive Chef Aaron Meneghelli of Angèle, Executive Chef Angela Tamura of Zuzu, and Steven Durfee, Pastry Instructor, The Culinary Institute of America. Chef Frank serves as Napa Valley Mustard Festival Host Chef, and Robert Mondavi Winery as Host Winery for the 2009 Season of Events.

Each course of Le Grand Dîner will be paired with an exquisite wine presented by winemakers and winery principals to ensure a perfect marriage of tastes. Beaulieu Vineyard, HALL Wines, Honig Vineyard & Winery, Luna Vineyards, Mumm Napa, Robert Mondavi Winery, Saddleback Cellars, and The Hess Collection comprise the line-up of wineries. (Click here for The Menu)

The evening will include a silent auction of exceptional wines and experiences. Seating is limited to 120 at $350 per person.

Festival Host Chef Ken Frank of La Toque Festival Host Chef
Ken Frank of La Toque

Margit Biever Mondavi
Margit Biever Mondavi, Vice President of Cultural Affairs, Robert Mondavi Winery
 

 

The line up of Chefs includes:

  • Host Chef Ken Frank
  • Executive Chef/Owner Greg Cole of Cole's Chop House
  • Executive Chef/Partner Scott Warner of Bistro Don Giovani
  • Executive Chef/Owner Charles Weber of Elements
  • Executive Chef Aaron Meneghelli of Angèle
  • Executive Chef Angela Tamura of Zuzu
  • Steven Durfee, Pastry Instructor, The Culinary Institute of America

The Menu

Westin Verasa and La Toque / Westin Verasa Napa Lobby and Bank Cafe & Bar