We proudly presented our 2022 Showcase programming and honors, at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Copia featuring a curated group of films and honoree tributes that celebrate artistic achievement and brings to Napa some of this year’s most talked about films and performances. Special CIA-created culinary events will take place in tandem with four special screenings, celebrating the food and wine culture evoked in each film.
Laura Dern (Legend Award)
Frank Grillo (Spotlight Award)
Luis Guzmán (Trailblazer Award presented Mitú Studios)
Regina Hall (Maverick Award)
Stephanie Hsu (Rising Star Award)
Janelle Monáe (Trailblazer Award)
Cooper Raiff (Rising Star Award)
Screening of Cha Cha Real Smooth: Intro, Q&A and tribute following film with writer / director Cooper Raiff.
Reception celebrating Cha Cha Real Smooth and Cooper Raiff
Reception Menu:
Beef Brisket Skewers with Caramelized Onions, Potato Latke & Sour Cream, Mini Bagels & Gravlax, Pastrami Sliders with Wholegrain Mustard and Coconut Macaroons and Jewish Apple Cake
Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available upon request.
Free Yoga from YogaWorks
NEW Location: Von Saal ADJUNKT – 1300 First Street, Ste 262, Napa, CA 94559
Screening of Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend (US Premiere): Intro, Q&A and tribute following film with Frank Grillo
Friday Night Screening, Q&A and Tributes Hosted by Matt Cohen of the seven-time Emmy Award-winning entertainment newsmagazine Entertainment Tonight.
Dinner celebrating Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend and Honorees Luis Guzmán and Laura Dern
Dinner Menu:
Family Style Antipasto including Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella di Bologna, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pickled and Crudité Vegetables, Pesto Genovese, Gnocco fritto, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Marinated Olives
Primi: Lasagne Verdi Al Forno – Spinach Pasta, Bechamel, and San Marzano Tomato
Secondi: Cotoletta alla Bolognese – Breaded Free Ranch Veal, Prosciutto Crudo and Parmigiano Reggiano
Dessert: Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cake – Balsamico di Modena, Pink Peppercorn Gelato and Strawberry Compote
Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available upon request.
Free Yoga from YogaWorks
Location: The Westin Verasa Napa, Amphora A Room, 1314 McKinstry Street, Napa CA 94559
Screening of The Son
Screening of Everything Everywhere All at Once: Intro, Q&A and tribute with Stephanie Hsu
Saturday Night Screening, Q&A and Tribute Hosted by Matt Cohen of the seven-time Emmy Award-winning entertainment newsmagazine Entertainment Tonight.
Dinner celebrating Everything Everywhere All At Once and Stephanie Hsu
Dinner Menu:
Variety of Dim Sum – Shumai, Steamed Buns & Pot Stickers
First Course: “Don’t Overcook the Noodles” Chinese noodles, roasted chicken bone broth, baby turnips and radishes
Main Course: Teppanyaki Wagyu Beef, Vegetable Stir Fry & Rice
Dessert: Green Tea Panna Cotta & Sesame Cookie
Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available upon request.
Screening of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery — Intro, Q&A and tribute with Janelle Monáe
Lunch celebrating Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery — Honorees Janelle Monáe and Regina Hall
Lunch Menu:
French Onion Dip and Root Vegetable Chips
First Course: Fattoush Salad – Pita, Sumac Pistachios, and Mint Vinaigrette
Main Course: Grilled Swordfish – Sauce Chermoula and Pearl Couscous
Dessert: Baklava with Coffee Cream
Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available upon request.
Screening with Q&A of Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
Screening of Corsage