If YOU are a passionate cook, foodie, or kitchen design lover then a visit to the Culinary Institute of America Copia, is an absolute MUST SEE whenever you make a trip to Napa.
Of course, you can take my tour of beautiful images, in this post. ;-) It’s full of interesting eye candy…….
The main attractions for outsiders visiting CIA Copia is the fabulous restaurant located within, the gift shop, and the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum.
This post is sponsored by Signature Kitchen Suites Appliances, as they paid for my trip with the Design Hounds to Napa. All opinions and commentary are my own.
The mission statement and dedication upon entering….
Mission statement and dedication of the Culinary Institute of America, Copia in Napa Valley, California.
Inspiring, no?
This stand of aromatic spices and the huge sculpture of glass grapes hanging in the two story space passed before you get to the museum give you the sense of the importance of ingredients and the locale.
Aromatic spices on display in bags Culinary Institute of America Copia | Napa, California
Glass grape sculpture hanging at the Culinary Institute of America Copia | Napa, California
Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum
Chuck Williams, founder of Williams Sonoma, bequeathed his vast collection of cookware to the CIA, upon his passing.
What a treat to see this collection. The copper molds filled the main wall.
The most impressive wall of copper molds at the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, Culinary Institute of America Copia | Napa, California
There were so many different kinds of molds, they filled more shelves too.
Have a favorite animal? I’ll bet there is a mold here with it’s liking. ;-)
I imagine these were for chocolate, right? Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, Culinary Institute of America Copia | Napa, California
A copper pig-shaped tureen | Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, Culinary Institute of America Copia | Napa, California
This display had some of the oldest culinary items displayed in the collection.
Antique copper cookware at the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, Culinary Institute of America Copia | Napa, California
Antique copper cookware at the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, Culinary Institute of America Copia | Napa, California
Vintage pour over drip coffee makers the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, Culinary Institute of America Copia | Napa, California
Vintage rolling pin display at the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, Culinary Institute of America Copia | Napa, California
Large copper tureens and vessels the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, Culinary Institute of America Copia | Napa, California
Collection of vintage pasta or pastry cutters at the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, Culinary Institute of America Copia | Napa, California
This is a ribbon candy maker. Bet you always wondered how they made that!
Antique mold for ribbon candy at the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, Culinary Institute of America Copia | Napa, California
Coffee anyone?
Exquisite brass and copper espresso maker the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, Culinary Institute of America Copia | Napa, California
The gift shop at the Culinary Institute of America Copia
The gift shop contained some antique cookware items to buy along with new items, cookbooks, etc.
Mosser Glass at the gift shop in the Culinary Institute of America Copia | Napa, California
Antique cleavers in horse shapes at the gift shop of the Culinary Institute of America Copia | Napa, California
Antique chalkware clown string holder at the gift shop of the Culinary Institute of America Copia | Napa, California
New pottery from a local artist, Amanda Wright, is for sale in the CIA Copia gift shop.
CIA Copia Restaurant
We had a lovely lunch in a private dining room in the restaurant there. Many thanks to our hosts for this trip and tour, SKS Appliances, whose wine refrigeration columns and appliances are featured in the demonstration kitchen in the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum.
I loved being with my Design Hounds friends, experiencing this special part of our trip.
Private dining room with Design Hounds for lunch in CIA Copia, Napa
Caramel leather banquette in the bar at CIA Copia restaurant in Napa
The open kitchen in the restaurant in CIA Copia, Napa, California
Don’t miss this stop in your trip to California’s wine country!
Need some copper molds for your kitchen wall? They make a spectacular and impressive display.
You can start your own collection right here. :-)
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