Chefs' Market 2009
May 21, 2009 - July 30, 2009
Lots of cities have mid-week farmers markets and street fairs. Nobody does it like Napa!
You can find a farmer’s market anywhere. But only in Napa can you buy your produce, watch a world class chefs demonstration, enjoy live music at four stages including one just for kids – while enjoying a glass of Napa Valley wine. The fifteenth annual Thursday night Napa Chef's Market summer season kicks-off on Thursday, May 21, from 5 to 9 PM on First Street in Downtown Napa. Free and open to the public, this outdoor food, wine and entertainment extravaganza is like no other - it features food and wine tastings from Napa Valley restaurants and wineries, cooking demonstrations by Napa's acclaimed chefs, dozens of food vendors, produce from 25 of the region's top farmers, three musical stages, and a block of children’s entertainment. Chefs Market has been voted “Best Family Outing” by local radio station listeners for years.
Even casual foodies will enjoy the two nightly cooking demonstrations at 6:30 and 7:30 each night, which are hosted by Anne Baker, former pastry chef for Mustards Grill. Baker lines up two chefs each night, and both pair their offerings with wine from a downtown tasting room. Samples of food and wine are free to all watching.
Location
First Street in Napa Downtown from Main Street up to Franklin St.
Phone
707.257.0322
CHEFS DEMONSTRATIONS & ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP
May 21st, 2009 - Opening Night!
MUSICAL LINE-UP - 4 different areas in the market!
CHEFS LINE-UP - Coombs Plaza - This is FREE & Open to the Public! Each Chef will prepare food & samples will be handed out & also paired with wine from the "Featured Winery of the Week".
(6:30pm) - Greg Cole - Celadon & Coles Chop House - www.coleschophouse.com & www.celadonnapa.com
Tonights Menu: Main Crab Cakes with Sweet Corn & Peppers - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
(7:30pm) - Amelia Ceja - Ceja Vineyards - www.cejavineyards.com
Tonight's Menu: Grilled Oysters with Tomatillo Salsa and Lime - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
"Featured Winery of the Week" - Ceja Vineyards
CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT AREA - Coombs Street
(5:30 - 8:30pm) - "Miss Jenny" performs for the children every week! Check out her website at www.missjennysings.com
May 28th, 2009
MUSICAL LINE-UP
CHEFS LINE-UP - Coombs Plaza
(6:30pm) - Joe Salerno - Piccolino's Italian Cafe - www.piccolinoscafe.com
Tonight's Menu - Roasted Pork Tenderloin & Summer Cous Cous Salad - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
(7:30pm) - Neela Paniz - Neela's - www.neelasnapa.com
Tonight's Menu - Lassoni Jhinga (Shrimp with Garlic Chiles) - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
"Featured Winery of the Week" - X Winery www.xwinery.com
June 4th, 2009
MUSICAL LINE-UP
- Dwight Murray Plaza - Higher Ground - Latin Funk
- Randolph Stage - Noema - Neo-cultural - www.noemamusic.com
- Coombs Plaza - The Manzanita Acoustic Band -
- Franklin St. - Jesse Castillo - Solo Latin Percussionist
CHEFS LINE-UP - Coombs Plaza
(6:30pm) - Will Wright - Bounty Hunter - www.bountyhunterwinebar.com
TONIGHT's Menu: Pulled Pork & Coleslaw - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
(7:30pm) - Octavio Barrera - Cuvee - www.cuveenapa.com
TONIGHT's Menu: Panna Cotta with Balsamic Syrup & Glazed Strawberries - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
"Featured Winery of the Week"- Bounty Hunter - www.bountyhunterwinebar.com
June 11th, 2009
MUSICAL LINE-UP
CHEFS LINE-UP - Coombs Plaza
(6:30pm) - Terry Letson - Fume - www.fumebistro.com
TONIGHT'S Menu: Cedar Planked Salmon with Roasted Corn and Oven Dried Tomato Ragout and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
(7:30pm) - Greg Johnson - Zinsvalley - www.zinsvalley.com
TONIGHT's Menu: Hickory Smoked 1/2 Chicken with North Carolina BBQ Sauce, Heirloom Panzanella Salad - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
"Featured Winery of the Week" - Back Room Wines - www.backroomwines.com
June 18th, 2009
MUSICAL LINE-UP
CHEFS LINE-UP - Coombs Plaza
(6:30pm) - Kelly MacDonald - Napa Valley Wine Train - www.winetrain.com
Tonight's MENU: Mac's Mediterranean Mussels - Click here for a copy of this recipe. Also: Piquillo Pepper with Butternut Squash & Smoked Goat Cheese Click here for a copy of this recipe.
(7:30pm) - Toni Chiappetta - Sweetie Pies - www.sweetiepies.com
Tonight's MENU: Seasonal Fruit Crostada - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
"Featured Winery of the Week" - Goosecross Cellars - www.goosecross.com
CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT AREA - Coombs Street
(5:30 - 8:30pm) - "Miss Jenny" performs for the children every week! Check out her website at www.missjennysings.com
June 25th, 2009
MUSICAL LINE-UP
- Dwight Murray Plaza - Alvon & his All-Star Band - Variety Dance Band - www.alvon.org
- Randolph Stage - Saul Kaye Band - Groove - www.saulkaye.com
- Coombs Plaza - Full View - Duo Acoustic Rock - www.c4inc.net
- Franklin St. - Pandemonium Steel Drum Band
- Main & First - Bruno Grossi - Solo guitar
CHEFS LINE-UP - Coombs Plaza
(6:30pm) - Nickie Zeller - Pearl - www.therestaurantpearl.com
(7:30pm) - Angela Tamura - ZuZu - www.zuzunapa.com
"Featured Winery of the Week" - Folio Enoteca & Winery - www.folioenotecawinery.com
CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT AREA - Coombs Street
(5:30 - 8:30pm) - "Miss Jenny" performs for the children every week! Check out her website at www.missjennysings.com
July 2, 2009
MUSICAL LINE-UP
CHEFS LINE-UP - Coombs Plaza
(6:30pm) - Tom Blix - The Little Gourmet - www.thelittlegourmetnapa.com
Tonight's Menu: "Snakes & Worms" - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
(7:30pm) - Valentin Humer - Salute Sante Grapeseed Oil and Vinjus
Tonight's Menu: "Grilling with Salute Sante!" - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
"Featured Winery of the Week" - Uncorked @ Oxbow - www.uncorked-at-oxbow.com
CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT AREA - Coombs Street
(5:30 - 8:30pm) - "Miss Jenny" performs for the children every week! Check out her website at www.missjennysings.com
July 9th, 2009
MUSICAL LINE-UP
CHEFS LINE-UP - Coombs Plaza
(6:30pm) - Michael Vaughn - Kanaloa Seafood - www.oxbowpublicmarket.com
(7:30pm) - Miguel Sanchez - Oxbow Wine Merchants - www.oxbowwinemerchants.com
"Featured Winery of the Week" - Oxbow Wine Merchants
CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT AREA - Coombs Street
(5:30 - 8:30pm) - "Miss Jenny" performs for the children every week! Check out her website at www.missjennysings.com
July 16th, 2009
MUSICAL LINE-UP
CHEFS LINE-UP - Coombs Plaza
(6:30pm) - Addie Gaumer - Boon Fly Cafe - www.thecarnerosinn.com
Tonight's MENU: Lobster and Corn Chowder - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
(7:30pm) - Alfredo Cortez - Hog Island Oysters - www.hogislandoysters.com
Tonight's MENU: Oysters w/preserved Meyer Lemon & Creme Fraiche - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
"Featured Winery of the Week" - Stonehedge Winery - www.stonehedgewinery.com
CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT AREA - Coombs Street
(5:30 - 8:30pm) - "Miss Jenny" performs for the children every week! Check out her website at www.missjennysings.com
July 23rd, 2009 - "Cajun Night"
KOFY TV "Doggie Casting Call" 5-7:30pm @ First and Main St.
Click here for more info.
MUSICAL LINE-UP
- Dwight Murray Plaza - Gator Beat - Zydeco - www.gatorbeat.com
- Randolph Stage - Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic - Zydeco - www.andrethierry.com
- Coombs Plaza - Freres Chapeau - Zydeco -
- Franklin St.
CHEFS LINE-UP - Coombs Plaza
(6:30pm) - Paul Collins - Napa General Store - www.napageneralstore.com
Tonight's MENU: Vietnamese Shrimp Rolls - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
(7:30pm) - Brian Whitmer - Napa Valley Marriot - www.napavalleymarriott.com
Tonight's MENU: Chicken Stir Fry Lettuce Cups with Sweet Chili Jam - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
"Featured Winery of the Week" - Taste @ Oxbow - www.tasteatoxbow.com
CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT AREA - Coombs Street
(5:30 - 8:30pm) - "Miss Jenny" performs for the children every week! Check out her website at www.missjennysings.com
July 30th, 2009 - Closing Night!
MUSICAL LINE-UP
- Dwight Murray Plaza - Five AM - Rock - www.fiveam.com
- Randolph Stage - Juke Joint - Memphis Soul/R&B- www.jukejointband.com
- Coombs Plaza - All American Hot Dogs - Food Music
- Franklin St. - Pandemonium Steel Drum Band
- Main & First St. - Diego Jameau - Solo guitarist & whistler - www.twinsoulsmusic.net
CHEFS LINE-UP - Coombs Plaza
(6:30pm) - John Alexander - AVIA Hotel - http://www.aviahotels.com/hotels/napa/
Tonight's MENU: Grilled Flat Iron Steak Salad with Oranges - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
(7:30pm) - Pablo Jacinto - The Border
Tonight's MENU: Ceviche Verde - Click here for a copy of the recipe.
"Featured Winery of the Week" - Gustavo Thrace - www.gustavothrace.com
CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT AREA - Coombs Street
(5:30 - 8:30pm) - "Miss Jenny" performs for the children every week! Check out her website at www.missjennysings.com
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!!!!
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