The Culinary Institute Of America Announces Theme And Lineup For April Edition Of New “Conversations At Copia” Event Series In Napa
March 16, 2018 | 3 min to read
The CIA at Copia, The Culinary Institute of America’s newest venture in downtown Napa, presents Sustainable Seafood and Bay Area Watersheds as the next event in their series Conversations at Copia on April 7-8.
Through live panels, film, art, dialogue, and tasting food and beverage, the monthly Conversations at Copia series aims to teach attendees about our food system, how to get involved, and how it affects us.
During the April edition, guests will have the chance to learn more about sustainabilityand what chefs, fishmongers, and winemakers are doing to protect our rivers and oceansfor the future. The highlight of the weekend will take place Saturday evening, which will include A Sea Change panel discussion and walk-around reception in their new one-of-a-kind teaching kitchen.The interactive reception will give guests the opportunity to mingle with the presenters and chefs while sampling selections from Napa Green Certified Wineries and sustainable seafood.
Presenters for the featured event on Saturday night will be Hog Island Oyster Co. co-founder, Terry Sawyer; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researcher, Sarah Mesnick; TwoXSea co-founder, Kenny Belov; and Cakebread Cellars founder, Bruce Cakebread; along with 25 Lusk executive chef Matthew Dolan serving as the moderator for the panel.
Additional activities throughout the weekend include a Guest Chef Demonstration from Fine & Rare Seafood and Wine Shop co-founder Ted Wilson; a demonstration from Chef Matthew Dolan that will include a singing of his book Simply Fish: 75 Modern and Delicious Recipes for Sustainable Seafood; a double feature of the movies Blind Sushi and Of The Sea in the Copia Theater; and much more.
Tickets will be sold separately for each of the weekend’s events and classes. For a full list of events and to purchase tickets, click here. Following the April edition, CIA will then host their next event on May 5-6 with the theme of Terroir, and will feature activities related to terroir and a discussion led by experts in the wine community.
The May event will be followed by the CIA Sommelier Summit, a conference that explores the latest beverage trends and career development for up-and-coming beverage professionals. More information on the May event, along with ticket sales, will be released soon.
Future Conversations at Copia events after that will include Women! Trailblazers and the New Wave (August 4-5), Why We Eat What We Eat (September 8-9), Climate (October 6-7), and Heritage Breeds (November 3-4).
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About the CIA:
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers bachelor’s degrees in management, culinary arts, culinary science, and applied food studies, and associate degrees in either culinary arts or baking and pastry arts. The college also offers executive education through its Food Business School along with 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 nearly 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food business. The CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore. For more information, visit www.ciachef.edu.
CIA at Copia
The CIA at Copia is the ultimate Napa Valley destination for experiencing the world of food, wine, art, and community. Presented by The Culinary Institute of America, Copia combines everything you love about the CIA – culinary expertise, gracious hospitality, and unforgettable flavors – all for you! Indulge your passion for food and wine in one of our classes, taste your way around exclusive food festivals, dine on delicious local ingredients, explore curated art collections, or plan your next wine country event, all in one beautiful location in downtown Napa – the epicenter of food and wine. Whether you have just an hour or a lifetime, there's an experience at Copia waiting for you!
Source: The Culinary Institute of America