Sometimes, food is the perfect way to combat the winter blues.
Sunday, January 13
What better way to start your Sunday than by sampling and learning about some of the best single origin coffee the world has to offer? Roasters from the City's coffee meccas (Four Barrel, Ritual, and Sightglass) will be at 18 Reasons sharing their products and their knowledge. Tickets can be purchased here. $10 for members, $12 for general public, 11:30 am-1 pm, 3674 18th Street at Dolores.
Monday, January 14
It’s not too late to enjoy San Francisco’s prized critters from the deep. With crab season still rocking here in San Francisco, Chef Russ Moore will continue to incorporate local Dungeness crab into his Monday night prix fixe dinners at Camino. What better way to enjoy these succulent beauties than after they’ve been introduced to Chef Moore and Camino’s signature fireplace? $36, 3917 Grand Avenue, Oakland, (510) 547-5035.
Tuesday, January 15
Two of San Francisco’s dearest traditions come together at the SOMArts Cultural Center for a gathering of local foodies and writers. Performer, writer, and playwright Thao K. Nyugen will be joined by culinary guest Celia Racicot for an evening inspired by this week’s theme, Beginnings. As always, guests can bring a dish, take part in a writing exercise and share their work for a chance to win literary and culinary prizes. Space is limited, tickets are recommended. 7-9 pm. 934 Brannan Street at 8th Street.
Wednesday, January 16
Discover a new appreciation for Farmer’s Market produce by experiencing how some of the best local mixologists use them in their favorite beverages. CUESA and the Northern California Chapter of the US Bartenders Guild join forces to incorporate the best local, seasonal flavors into boozy winter concoctions. Tenders from Comstock Saloon and Hotsy Totsy, as well as The Bon Vivants will be on hand serving up the inspired libations alongside food samples from Good Food Awards finalists. Tickets required. San Francisco Ferry Building, One Embarcadero, (415) 291-3276.
Bringing his southern flair all the way from Indianola, Mississippi, Chef Chris Grant will join East-Bay chef Trace Williams to deliver an evening of eating and demonstration at San Francisco’s Public House. Cajunshire SF, with their unique fusion of Cajun and Yorkshire cuisines promises more than six courses of gastronomic adventure through the Deep South to the North of England and back to S.F. Book your spot here. $45, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, (415) 644-0240.
Saturday, January 19
Calling all home cooks! The San Francisco Cooking School, the Bay Area’s largest program for hands-on cooking classes, will host a public open house at their brand new, state-of-the-art culinary center. With over 75 classes to choose from, chances are, anyone short of an Iron Chef will appreciate at least one of the SFCS’s offerings. Their upcoming open house is a great first step towards achieving your culinary resolutions this year. 12-3 pm, 690 Van Ness Avenue at Polk, (415) 346-2665.
Sunday, January 20
Fortunately for all of us in the Bay Area, good food and nature are inextricably linked here in Northern California. Inspired by the incredible diversity of our local bounty, Stag Dining Group, along with Scribe Winery, proposes a celebration of nature, The Wilderness Dinner, utilizing the best of what our region has to offer, highlighted with wines from Scribe Winery's recent release. Tickets for the dinner are $135 and available here. Location TBA.
