Christmas in May? Meadowood Announces Chef Line-Up for 12 Days of Christmas

Christopher Kostow will host 12 top-notch chefs at Meadowood's 12 Days of Christmas

By Meesha Halm

It's beginning to look a lot Christmas - wait. What?!

Last time we checked, it was still May. But it seems that all of sudden, the only thing that well-heeled foodies can think about is the just-announced line of chefs who've signed on to headline Meadowood Resort's 12 Days of Christmas wine dinners. Geez, Meadowood isn't even half-way through hosting the Napa Valley Auction and now we have to start think about making reservations for December?


Well, sort of. Yesterday the website Ulterior Epicure leaked a save-the-date announcement that details the list of top toques coming to rock the valley's swankiest holiday dinner parties, which will run from December 7-22.  But relax, Meadowood isn't accepting reservations just yet. According to the resort's concierge, you'll have to wait until early next week to snag your luxe getaway. Bear in mind that the 12 Nights of Christmas diners are only available as part of an overnight package.

Here's the official line-up, which includes a lot of interesting up-and-comers. Plan your office holiday party accordingly.

Dec 7: Scott Anderson of Elements, Princeton, New Jersey
Dec 8: John B. Shields formerly of Town House, Chilhowie, Virginia
Dec 11: Phillip Foss of El Ideas, Chicago
Dec 12: Stuart Brioza of State Bird Provisions, San Francisco
Dec 13: Jason Franey of Canlis Restaurant, Seattle
Dec 14: Matthias Merges of Yusho, Chicago
Dec 15: Mori Onodera formerly of Mori Sushi, Los Angeles
Dec 18: James Syhabout of Commis, Oakland
Dec 19: Nick Anderer of Maialino, New York City
Dec 20: David Toutin of Agapé Substance, Paris
Dec 21: Josh Habiger & Erick Anderson of The Catbird Seat, Nashville

Dec 22: Christopher Kostow of The Restaurant at Meadowood, St Helena

The Restaurant at Meadowood, 900 Meadowood Lane, St. Helena, Pricing begins at $1,240 for weekday events and $1,315 for weekend events. Price is per couple, per night, and includes lodging at Meadowood and dinner seating for two. To reserve, call 707-967-1205.