Pavlova Warm, Soft Chocolate Cake

Robert Mondavi Winery
PRESENTS
Great Chefs 2000

Continuing a 25 year tradition, Robert Mondavi Winery presented the first weekend of Great Chefs 2000 from April 7-9. Within the glorious Napa Valley setting of the Robert Mondavi Winery, 24 consumers paid $1850.00 a piece to enjoy cooking demonstrations by celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and sample extraordinary food paired with the best of Robert Mondavi wines. This sellout weekend had room for 24 individuals only.

Jean Georges Vongerichten

A native of Strasbourg in France, Jean Georges is acclaimed for his great style and innovative interpretation of classic French cuisine. He has been a central figure on the New York culinary scene, since his arrival in 1986, when at the age of 29, he was awarded four stars by The New York Times for his work at the Drake Swissôtel.

The opening of his east-side Manhattan bistro Jo Jo marked the beginning of an illustrious career as a major restaurateur. Vong followed, an elegant showcase for Vongerichten's own special fusion of French and Vietnamese cuisines. In addition to authoring two cookbooks, he holds a total of 12 stars from The New York Times for his four Manhattan venues. Recent ventures have included the opening of Prime, a serious steak house in the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, and the celebrated Jean-Georges in Manhattan.