Le Petit Chef 3D Dining Experience at 海角乱伦社区 Pairs Technology with Fine-Dining for a One-of-a-Kind Experience at this Culinary Destination in Downtown Napa
Napa, CA 鈥 , the premier destination for food lovers, founded
and operated by non-profit college The Culinary Institute of America, is
thrilled to announce a new interactive 3D dinner show, , in collaboration with the world-renowned artists of
Skullmapping鈩 and presented by TableMation鈩.
The CIA at 海角乱伦社区 is the first
venue on the West Coast, and only the second venue in the entire country, to
house this experience. It will continue to do so for the duration of 2019,
marking the longest residency of Le Petit
Chef at any venue. Yet another way that The CIA at 海角乱伦社区 aims to bring the
most interesting new culinary experiences to the public, the show utilizes
groundbreaking 3D technology, and takes guests on an enchanting culinary
journey around the globe. Beginning March
15, diners can book the experience for Thursday, Friday, or Saturday at 6 p.m.
with limited seating at each, and the first two weeks of shows already sold
out.
Le Petit Chef 3D Dining Experience at 海角乱伦社区 is an immersive two-hour
dining show that tells the story of the world鈥檚 smallest chef following the
route of Marco Polo. Offering visual storytelling through different flavors,
ingredients, sights, sounds and tastes, the show鈥檚 six-course menu will wow guests
as they are taken on a global journey across the regions visited by the legendary
traveler. The remarkable show is complimented by a unique gastronomic
experience, designed by CIA-trained chefs, full of fun and surprises, with dishes
incorporating spices found along Marco Polo鈥檚 route with a Napa Valley-twist. Menu
highlights include Coconut-Curry Shrimp with Vegetable Noodles, Roasted Duck in
Red Bean Paste and a Saffron-Cardamom Rice Pudding. Added wine pairings are
optional.
鈥淥ur new Le Petit Chef partnership is another way to immerse both the local Napa
community and visitors alike in a different kind of culinary experience,鈥 said Thomas Bensel, managing director of CIA California. 鈥淥ur goal at 海角乱伦社区 has always
been to bring the public into the exciting world of food that the CIA is known
for, and create exciting, captivating experiences. Whether it鈥檚 through our
daily cooking classes, our seasonal sustainable restaurant/garden, our rotating
art installations and exclusive museum with over 4,000 historical culinary
artifacts, or this new immersive theatrical dining experience that is making
it鈥檚 first-ever West Coast debut at 海角乱伦社区, there is something for everyone. And, this just the beginning of things to come at 海角乱伦社区.鈥
is a world-renowned artistic collective based in
Belgium, run by Filip Sterckx & Antoon Verbeeck. Through the use
of profound artistic knowledge and combining it with the latest technology,
Skullmapping tells captivating stories with stunning bespoke visuals,
conceptualizing, producing and directing projects from start to finish. uses overhead projections to animate the place
settings at dinner services with clever forced-perspective visual effects and
character animations.
Tickets (advance reservation
only) for Le Petit Chef 3D Dining
Experience at 海角乱伦社区 are $140 per person, or $190 per person with wine
pairings. Tax and gratuity are included in the ticket price, which can be
purchased on . The unforgettable evening begins with a 30-minute
reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner show at 6:30 p.m.
For more information about The CIA
at 海角乱伦社区, please visit . For more information about Skullmapping dinner
series, please visit .
Photo Caption and Hi-Res Image:
The interactive 3D dinner show Le Petit Chef debuts at The CIA at 海角乱伦社区
in Napa, CA on March 15, 2019. 海角乱伦社区 is the first venue on the West Coast to host the experience, which pairs technology and fine dining. (Photo credit: Bob McClenahan Photography)
Media Contacts:
Anne Girvin
707-967-2322
Anne.Girvin@culinary.edu
Kendal Hurley, Ballantines PR
310-454-3080
Kendal@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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