Highlights - 2022 FILM, FOOD AND WINE SHOWCASE

NOVEMBER 10-13

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.

Honorees

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)

Film Screenings and Q&A

Cha Cha Real Smooth
Corsage
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend
The Son

Thursday

6:00 p.m.

Screening of Cha Cha Real Smooth: Intro, Q&A and tribute following film with writer / director Cooper Raiff.

8:15 p.m.

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.

FRIDAY

10:30a.m. + 12:30P.M.

Free Yoga from YogaWorks

NEW Location: Von Saal ADJUNKT – 1300 First Street, Ste 262, Napa, CA 94559

6:00 p.m.

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.

 

8:15 p.m.

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.

SATURDAY

10:30a.m. + 12:30P.M.

Free Yoga from YogaWorks

Location: The Westin Verasa Napa, Amphora A Room, 1314 McKinstry Street, Napa CA 94559

2:30 p.m.

Screening of The Son

6:00 p.m.

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.

8:30 p.m.

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.

SUNDAY

11:00 a.m.

Screening of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery — Intro, Q&A and tribute with Janelle Monáe

1:30 p.m.

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.

3:00 p.m.

Screening with Q&A of Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.

6:00 p.m.

Screening of Corsage

Special thanks to the 2022 NVFF Showcase Sponsors
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