Napa, CA 鈥 Something鈥檚
cooking at Grove! Every Monday night from June through October, hosts a weekly Monday night pop-up featuring local culinary stars. Napa鈥檚 newest casual community dining spot welcomes chefs specializing in
international cuisine to take over the outdoor kitchen and serve a menu of
their design.
鈥淭he line-up of diverse chefs is a testament to The CIA at 海角乱伦社区鈥檚 continued efforts to celebrate culinary artistry
from across the globe,鈥 says Thomas Bensel,
managing director of The
Culinary Institute of America, California. 鈥淭he weekly pop-ups complement
the dynamic range of cooking classes, demonstrations, panels, exhibits and
events, which all honor traditional cooking styles seen around the world.鈥
The rotating schedule of chefs and cuisines includes:
First Monday: Balagan鈥擨sraeli Kitchen, 6:30鈥9 p.m.
Balagan celebrates the Israeli kitchen through the
shared experience of communal dining. Presented by Blossom Catering Company,
which was founded by two alumni of The Culinary Institute of America, Itamar Abramovitch and Nate
Smith, Balagan features a four-course, family-style
Israeli menu inspired by European, Middle Eastern, and North African traditions
while highlighting local ingredients.
The menu features Burekas, Ara鈥檈as Pita, Lamb Shawarma,
Shish Kebabs, and Middle Eastern Potpie. Discover the magical flavors of this
multi-cultural cuisine. Reservations are recommended.
Second Monday:
Blanchard鈥檚 Fried Chicken, 5鈥8 p.m.
Fried chicken is the name of the game when fried chicken connoisseur and Master
Sommelier Chris Blanchard pops up at Grove! Savor his Southern-inspired menu featuring, you guessed it, fried chicken. Other delightful
offerings include buttermilk biscuits and decadent sides such as macaroni and
cheese, collard greens, and coleslaw that can be enjoyed al-fresco at Grove, or
taken to go.
Third Monday: Contimo
Provisions, 5鈥8 p.m.
Contimo Provisions provides a delicious new experience each month. For June, they
offered an aperitivo鈥擨taly鈥檚 version of happy hour鈥攐f
flat breads, burrata, and house-cured meats, followed
by a main course of wood-fired chicken, pork, and vegetables, and a vibrant,
seasonal salad.
Coming up in July, get ready for Burger Fest. They鈥檒l be
serving up all the diner classics, like patty melts and cheeseburgers, with
their own twist. In August, Contimo takes on Taco Night.
Fourth Monday: Estampa 5鈥8 p.m.
Every fourth Monday of the month, join The CIA at 海角乱伦社区 Special Events Chef Rodrigo Vazquez for Estampa, a
Spanish-inspired evening of tapas and ultra-quaffable drinks. All you have to
do is eat and drink and Grove will keep track by stamping your tally card!
The June kick-off of the pop-ups has proven incredibly
popular, with Balagan and Blanchard鈥檚 Fried Chicken
selling out, and Contimo Provisions serving more than 225 guests. Guests are
encouraged to arrive early to ensure they don鈥檛 miss out on this delicious
dining experience.
To view the schedule of Grove鈥檚 Guest Chef Pop-Up Series
online, please visit .
Grove at The CIA at 海角乱伦社区 is located at 500 1st
Street, Napa, CA 94559.
Photo Caption and Hi-Res Image:
Monday nights through the summer, Grove at The CIA at 海角乱伦社区 is hosting pop-ups featuring Napa Valley鈥檚 culinary
stars celebrating world cuisines. (Photo credit: The Culinary Institute of America)
Media Contacts:
Anne Girvin, CIA
Assistant Director鈥擲trategic Marketing, Branch Campuses
707-967-2322
Anne.Girvin@culinary.edu
Ballantines PR
310-454-3080
Emily@ballantinespr.com
About The Culinary Institute of America:
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world鈥檚 premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers master鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking & pastry arts, food business management, hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food studies. The college also offers executive education, certificate programs, and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of more than 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food world. The CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.
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