2025 Culinary Collective with Jacques Pépin

In July, Michelin-starred chef and owner of Oak & Reel in Detroit, Jared Gadbaw, will kick-off his annual Culinary Collective dinner series with a multi-course event celebrating an icon in the culinary world—Jacques Pépin. Gadbaw will join 90 chefs across the country in honoring the legend with the “90 Chefs for 90 Years” series. This special Culinary Collective dinner will take place on July 17, and is part of a nationwide celebration recognizing Chef Pépin’s 90th birthday and his enduring commitment to culinary education. Joining Gadbaw for the one-night-only dinner is owner and chef Danny Combs of the acclaimed Cincinnati restaurant Colette, who is known for his refined yet imaginative take on French cuisine. Also joining them is Chef Dan Williams, Corporate Chef for Daniel Boulud. The chefs will collaborate on a menu that blends both timeless French techniques with their unique styles. Proceeds from the dinner will support the Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) and its mission to empower communities through culinary education. The Culinary Collective dinner will also launch Oak & Reel’s month-long French menu takeover that runs through mid-August. Throughout the month Chef Gadbaw and his team will offer an exclusively French menu, designed to transport guests to France and take them on a culinary tour of its most iconic regions—from the buttery richness of Normandy to the bold flavors of Provence. Tickets for the July 17 dinner are $235. Seating is limited. oakandreel.com/culinary-collective