Shifting the Lens: Dinner and Dialogue with Chef Tu David Phu
Shifting the Lens returns to the Bubble Room for another guest chef series
that showcases people, cuisines and flavors that have historically been
overlooked by traditional winery culinary and pairing programs. Starting the
series this year, Chef Tu David Phu brings a personal take on Vietnamese
cuisine inspired by his own cultural and experiential journey, presenting a
carefully curated five-course tasting menu paired with small-lot sparkling and
still wines created by Winemaker Nicole Hitchcock.
During Shifting the Lens: Dinner & Dialogue, Chef Phu will join guests
throughout their tasting to discuss the stories, narratives and philosophy
behind each dish. He will then be joined in conversation by Winemaker Nicole
Hitchcock and other winery leaders to discuss the current culture of the food
and wine industries. Club members receive early access to this exclusive
Dinner & Dialogue experience.
An Emmy Award nominee, Top Chef contestant, James Beard Award nominee
and a San Francisco Chronicle “Rising Star Chef,” Chef Phu has worked in the
kitchens of some of the nation’s top restaurants, including Daniel in New York
and Acquerello, a two-star Michelin spot in San Francisco.
Chef Phu sees food as a vessel for meaningful work. Inspired by the wisdom he inherited from his mother through oral tradition, his involvement in food
recovery and regenerative practices are reflected in his dishes and his
advocacy. He was a co-executive producer for the Emmy-nominated film,
“Bloodline,” about his family, food prejudice and the evolution of his culinary
aesthetic.
As Chef Phu kicks off the second year of Shifting the Lens, he aims to connect
with guests on a personal, human and familial level — leaving guests with new
insights on the importance of representation and how it shapes our culture.
Gratuities are appreciated and will be pooled and distributed among all non management service staff supporting our guest experiences.
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Shifting the Lens: Dinner and Dialogue with Chef Tu David Phu at J Vineyards & Winery is sold out.