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5 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviews

Coffee Tasting at Four Barrel

San Francisco is at the heart of coffee culture in America—in fact the majority of all green (unroasted) coffee shipped from around the world to the U.S. arrives at the Port of Oakland, just across the bay. At Four Barrel Coffee, we believe that a beautiful cup of coffee begins with beautifully cared-for green coffee. This is made possible through our close partnerships with farmers, importers, exporters, and everyone in between. During this experience, you’ll be immersed in the process of coffee roasting and tasting through our uniquely San Francisco lens of quality. • To awaken your senses, we’ll start with complimentary cup of Four Barrel coffee and freshly baked pastries from our sister bakery, Loquat. • Go behind the scenes and participate in a roast cycle with Four Barrel’s head roaster, who will explain how we roast coffee using our 1957 German-made Probat roaster. • Travel the world through taste with a coffee cupping—also known as coffee tasting—and learn how origin profoundly affects coffee flavor. You’ll have the opportunity to taste your way through the entire menu and discover your favorites while learning about their origins. By the end of your visit, you’ll walk away happily caffeinated, holding your own custom bag of Four Barrel coffee beans. With free coffee, a pastry, and a bag of beans, why not join us!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews

Traditional dumpling making masterclass with ultimate umami

Dumplings are a San Francisco staple, and you'll learn how to make them from scratch in this hands-on cooking class, 3-course dinner party. Discover the secrets of forming fresh dumpling wrappers, building flavorful sauces, and mastering the art of folding dumpling pleats. It's perfect for a unique date night, a team building offsite, or just on your own -- this experience is suitable for all levels, from new to seasoned chefs. • Learn traditional Shanghaineese dumpling making skills: dough kneading, skin rolling, and dumpling pleating. You'll use Chef's family recipe for a mouthwatering stuffing • While the dumplings cook, you'll develop your own secret dipping sauce through taste. Learn about & taste Chef's favorite Taiwanese black soybean soy sauce to deeply understand and appreciate umami • With your dumplings, you'll also enjoy a pork belly braise: a classic Shanghaineese dish that highlights the umami of soy sauce using local, organic pork, and finish with a red bean dessert -- you'll be in a food coma at the end of the experience! Gift cards and custom bookings available for team builds and gifting private classes: Message to learn more! You'll leave with a recipe guide and the option to take home some umami, gluten-free soy sauces. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or expanding your cooking skills, Dumpling Dinner Party is a must-try SF experience.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 79 reviews

Build a bar at Dandelion Chocolate Factory

If you love chocolate, you’re in for a treat—literally. Dandelion is famous in the Bay Area and beyond for our single-origin chocolate, and now you get to go behind the scenes to learn what makes it special, before making your very own custom Dandelion bar. • We’ll start with a walk through our factory, where you’ll learn all about our single-origin approach to chocolate. • You’ll taste chocolate at every stage of the bean-to-bar process, from fresh cacao fruit, roasted cocoa nibs, to a selection of our chocolate bars. • Best of all, you’ll get to step into the role of master chocolatier, customizing your own chocolate bar with a selection of locally-sourced Bay Area ingredients. You’ll leave with your one-of-a-kind Dandelion chocolate bar, and a newfound appreciation for the sweeter side of San Francisco.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Food tour at the Ferry Building with the Tastebud

Join me for a tasting tour at the Ferry Building, one of San Francisco’s top culinary destinations. As we walk through the building, I’ll share my insider knowledge about the four vendors we will visit. • We’ll look out over the bay as we savor the briny sweetness of a plate of freshly shucked oysters at Hog Island Oyster Co. • At Cholita Linda, we’ll savor the bold flavors of sandwiches that will take your buds on a journey through Latin America. • Then we’ll move on to Señor Sisig, whose fusion of Filipino and fast-food flavors captures the Bay Area’s dynamic culinary culture. You won’t just walk away full! You’ll gain a newfound appreciation for the Ferry Building’s role in San Francisco’s culinary history, not to mention suggestions for even more places to eat in this food-lover’s paradise.

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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 230 reviews

Seasonal California Cuisine CookingClass

3/25 French with Flair - Warmed Chevre Salad 
- Buckwheat Crepes w. Tarragon Zucchini
 - Crisp-skinned Salmon over French Mustard Lentils
 - Chocolate Macaron Sandwich Cookies 3/26 Fresh Spring (GF, V)
 - Lemon Rosemary Vodka Spritz
+$12 - Little Gem Salad w. Radish & Buttermilk-Dill Vinaigrette
 - Fingerling Potatoes w. Spring Peas & Herbs
 - Rosemary Grilled Tri Tip w Gremolata
 - Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Cake 3/27 Cal-Mex 3/29 Spring Celebrations - Lemon, Cucumber, Gin Punch
 - Smoked Salmon & Egg Salad Tartines
 - Spinach & Green Garlic Souffle - Whole Fish - Cardamom Cake Please inquire for more menus! Classes are hands-on, participatory and a whole lot of fun! As a class we prepare a multi-course menu, taking advantage of passive and active cooking tasks to teach kitchen efficiency At First Class Cooking, we aim to make everyone a better home chef. We teach • Proper Culinary Technique • explain Kitchen Science in relatable & memorable terms • discuss principles of Flavor Composition so that one can successfully cook, without a recipe. Recipes are developed to deliver sophisticated flavors in elevated preparations yet still be approachable Instruction is hands-on and ?'s are welcomed throughout. Many menus can accommodate dietary concerns; Please inquire when booking Private Bookings available- great for groups! with the chance to make custom menu and timing

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 72 reviews

Falafel and Hummus Making Class and Meal

I will host a cooking class with my wife Dalia to teach everyone how to make falafel and hummus. Guests will arrive to appetizers and juice. We will have a brief introduction to the history of Z Zoul and what it means to welcome people into a culture through food. We will then all have a hands on falafel and hummus making class. Once the falafel have been cooked, the guests will eat what they've made as part of a bigger meal. We will work with the guests to prepare a meal that caters to all dietary restrictions. Dahlia's "Roz Billaban" rice pudding will be served for dessert along with "Jabana," Sudanese coffee with cardamom and dried ginger.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews

Chinatown Food Tour

Don’t fall for the culinary tourist traps when you’re in San Francisco’s Chinatown! Join this irresistible food tour in the cultural hotspot of Chinatown. Explore the remarkable and historic culture and foods that define Hong Kong and mainland China. Taste authentic Cantonese, Mandarin, and Szechuan cuisine from five Chinese-owned and operated restaurants, food establishments, and bakeries. Expert foodies have done extensive and delicious research to offer you the ultimate Chinatown food tour. The tastes, traditions, and old-world class of these landmark establishments make for a true San Francisco experience. Tease your taste buds with the sweet and savory flavors of delectable, authentic Chinese cuisine! Other things to note Tour will run rain or shine. *For private tour requests contact us directly, and we will check availability*

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 811 reviews

Chinatown Food Walk: Tea & Dim Sum

When was the last time you had a dim sum that was so delicious you dreamt about it for weeks? On our Chinatown food tour, you’ll see the world’s first fortune cookie factory, taste different kinds of dim sum and tea, and learn how Chinese immigrants made it to the Bay. HIGHLIGHTS + Stories of the Gold Rush and Chinese immigration + Taste food from a 100yo Restaurant + Sip on delicious bubble tea + Snack at a local bakery + Visit the fortune cookie factory + Eat a dim sum feast + Learn and taste all about Chinese tea Our tasty adventure starts in the heart of Chinatown with Dim Sum. Ready to take on the day, we check out the fortune cookie factory and take a peek inside! Next, we stroll down the street of the infamous 10-cent haircut and learn how sailors journeyed here in hopes of the American dream. But wait, the adventure doesn’t stop there! Next, we’ll check out the oldest bakery in Chinatown, a church that survived the 1906 earthquake, the oldest temples in the USA, all while sipping some delicious bubble tea. As we approach our final hour, we head to a local tea shop and learn about the role of tea in traditional Chinese medicine with a 30-minute tasting. Feeling warm, we head to our last stop to learn about the Gold Rush, in the exact spot it all started! Here we taste a local pork roll from one of the oldest restaurants in town.

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