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Savor East LA's mariscos culture with a seafood chef

In this seafood meal and celebration of East LA culinary traditions, you’ll get a taste of what makes mariscos such an essential part of the city’s sumptuous food scene. • I’ll welcome you to my restaurant and discuss my own journey as it relates to local mariscos culture. I’ll share stories of my upbringing and the flavor profiles that have inspired my dishes. • You’ll enjoy a live aguachile demo before savoring tacos, ceviche, and drinks, including homemade michelada, craft beer from local breweries, or refreshing nonalcoholic options. • We’ll relax on the patio, soaking in the atmosphere and chatting more about East LA’s food traditions. I’ll answer any questions you might have. You’ll leave with an understanding of mariscos’ role in making the local food scene one of the world’s richest—and maybe with a new favorite dish or two.

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Tour The Original LA Flower Market and build a bouquet

Wander through the historic LA Flower Market with a floral artist and designer in an experience that takes you beyond the blooms, offering an introduction to passionate local growers and the freshest blooms to craft your own stunning arrangement. • Dive into the beauty of Los Angeles’ flower scene with me, learn about its rich legacy, and discover the best seasonal blooms. We’ll meet growers like Seth from Gather LA and gain insight into sustainable flower farming while selecting fresh stems for your bouquet. • Take a short stroll to the Fig & Oak studio, where you’ll bring your bouquet to life in a hands-on floral design workshop. • Top off the day with my insider recommendations on must-visit flower shops, botanical havens, and the best floral experiences Los Angeles has to offer. Take a moment to admire your custom bouquet, snap some photos, and soak in the inspiration from LA’s dynamic floral scene.

5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

Savor & Sip: A Local LA Wine & Food Experience

Gather for an intimate evening that perfectly captures the culture of a Los Angeles night out—featuring delicious sips and bites, insider tips, and new friendships. • We’ll meet and mingle at the stylish and cozy Bar Next Door in West Hollywood, where we’ll enjoy curated tastings, featuring wine by master sommelier Emily the Somm and food pairings from some of our favorite local producers. We’ll lead the group through each pairing, sharing stories and insights about the flavors. • Next, we’ll connect deeper with our FOAF Connection game "Cards on the Table", designed to transform strangers into friends through thought provoking questions. • Savor a stunning dessert crafted by artisanal baker Neidy, from Poems N Pastry paired with a magnificent sparkling wine by Friendly Noise Winery. We’ll leave you with further insights about the best spots to explore in LA. This is more than just a tasting: It’s a journey into the heart of LA’s vibrant culture, and a unique opportunity to engage in deep conversation and cultivate meaningful connections. You’ll leave full in spirit.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

West African feast with the billionaire chef

Step off the sidewalk in Hollywood and into the heart of West Africa with an intimate dinner at my apartment. I’ll take you on a culinary journey through the sights, sounds, and flavors of my home country. • You’ll savor a feast for the senses with an evening of storytelling, music, and of course, delicious food. • Indulge in my “A Taste of West Africa” menu – a carefully curated three-course family-style dinner that celebrates the rich and vibrant flavors of West Africa. • Immerse yourself in the diversity and depth of West African culinary traditions as I share the colorful history behind each dish. After sharing conversations and connections over dinner, you’ll leave with a full heart and a full belly.

5 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Elevated craft mocktails in Venice Beach

Discover the art of zero-proof indulgence with us, the founders of nonalcoholic drinks pop-up Bar Nuda, in a hands-on mocktail-making experience featuring ingredients sourced from Mexico. • We’ll greet you with a glass of alcohol-free wine from a local brand, talk about the growing movement of elevated nonalcoholic drinks, and explain how to balance flavors. • With our guidance, you’ll create two unique mocktails featuring ingredients such as Damiana, cempasuchil, Mexican mint, and more learning about their history and health benefits along the way. • You’ll make your own ready-to-drink cocktails, design and label a bottle to take home. We’ll close by relaxing and enjoying our freshly crafted mocktails. You’ll leave with your personalized ready-to-drink bottle and a recipe card for recreating the mocktails at home—and maybe the inspiration to dream up some new drinks of your own.

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, 74 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, 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!

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Shop the farmers’ market with a Michelin-trained chef

San Francisco’s Ferry Building Farmers’ Market is a destination for local chefs and visitors alike. Tour the market with a Michelin-trained chef as your guide, meeting the chefs, farmers, and vendors who shape San Francisco’s food scene. • After we meet at the entrance, look for the veggie valet, I’ll share a little bit about my journey as a chef and the importance of the farmers’ market in my cooking. • I’ll introduce you to farm stands at the market, such as Dirty Girl and Tierra Vegetables, as well as specialty vendors, like Primavera, with permanent stores inside. • I’ll share insider tips on sourcing and selecting amazing produce, meats, and other ingredients and talk about how I use these ingredients in my own cooking. You’ll leave with a few market goods and ideas for new ways to incorporate seasonal finds into your own cooking.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Journey with a food influencer into LA's Thai Town

This wide-ranging food tour will give you a taste of Thai Town in Central Los Angeles, where chefs who once sold on the streets now run thriving restaurants. You’ll sample dishes that showcase the area’s unique flavors and hear the personal stories behind every bite. • We’ll sit down at the acclaimed Mae Malai for dishes including Chili Holy Basil Noodles and Pork Jerky. We’ll also use this time to get to know one another and learn the basics of the Thai Town food scene. • Next, we’ll walk to Kingdom Dim Sum to grab sticky rice seafood shrimp balls on our way to the beloved eatery Thai Central, where we’ll savor dishes like chive cakes and crispy pork while hearing the stories behind the restaurant. • At our next stop, Bhan Kanom Thai, we’ll pick up shareable desserts, such as Thai cakes, for a sweet treat on the go. • We’ll end up at Lacha for its signature somtum. We’ll discuss our highlights and I’ll provide recommendations for continuing to explore Los Angeles’ diverse food universe. You’ll leave with a smile on your face, a few flecks of papaya on your chin, and a wealth of insights into the city’s food scene and the people who make it great.

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4.87 out of 5 average rating, 1074 reviews

Night Cooking class

Enjoy a Special Night! Choose your pasta and learn how to make it from scratch to dine with your handmade dish! Our date night is build like this: you get to choose one appetizer and one pasta from the menu, whichever you prefer no limits. we’ll teach how to make it from scratch and then cook it to have your dinner! After you can enjoy our special dessert

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 444 reviews

Make Japanese mochi with an instructor

In this fun class, you will learn how to make three different mochi dishes. First we will make fresh mochi with a choice of fillings: sweet red bean and fresh strawberries, peanut butter and chocolate mini cups, nutella, and others. Second, we will make the popular ice cream mochi with mini-scooped ice cream balls. Your choice of ice cream. I like green tea ice cream. Third, we will bake mochi donuts and then glaze them beautifully with vanilla, clear, or chocolate glaze. You and other guests will enjoy making and shaping the mochi dough, filling it with delicious fillings, and eating them with others. You will get to enjoy fresh and tasty mochi, and best of all you will know how to make delicious mochi dishes far into the future. Other things to note: Please feel free to bring any additional ingredients you would like to fill your mochi with (peanut butter, mango, etc...)

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews

Hands-on Pasta Class in Torrance

PRICES: 1 guest - $250 ($250/person) 2 guests - $250 ($125/person) 3 guests - $375 ($125/person) 4 guests - $500 ($125/person) 5 guests - $625 ($125/person) 6 guests - $750 ($125/person) If you have a group larger than 6 ppl and you can host the class at your home/kitchen I'd be happy to arrange this for you. If you love pasta and want to learn how to make it, this class is for you! Together, we'll practice hand rolling pasta in different styles, and learn the secrets for drying and cooking pasta. You will also cook different sauces that compliment the pasta. Buon appetito! Other things to note Feel free to bring wine, apron, and cameras. If needed, I can provide a parking permit. Please let me know about food allergies or restrictions at least 1 day before the class.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 229 reviews

Seasonal California Cuisine CookingClass

3/15 Everyday Comforts (V, GF)  - Roasted Cauliflower w. Chile & Garlic  - Smashed Potatoes w. Green Garlic-Herb Pesto  - Stuffed Chicken Breasts w. Spinach,  Prosciutto & Sage  - Almond Macaroons 3/18 California Comfort Foods - Little Gem Caesar Salad  - Spanish Tortilla w. Lemon Aioli  - Calabrian Chicken Thighs  over Shaved Cabbage  - Lemon Curd Tart 3/22 Elegant Everyday - Mixed Chicories w. Lemon-Anchovy Dressing  - Cauliflower w. Capers, Golden Raisins & Saffron Onions  - Black Cod w. Olives & Oranges  - Chocolate Almond Torta Caprese 3/23 Italian Primavera 3/25 French 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

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

Learn how to raise backyard chickens

Temporary pause due to air quality from Eaton Fire. See you again starting January 30, 2025. Imagine your breakfast with wholesome, nutritious eggs from your own backyard hens. Raising chickens is rewarding for the whole family. Come see for yourself! Get a chance to hand-feed our hens (fun for photographs) and see if it's for you. Or just relive what it is like to be around them if your grandma had them or if you were raised with them. Want to set up a group or corporate event? Contact me about a private group. I’m also happy to add classes to the calendar to fit different schedules if you don’t see one you like. I'll answer your questions and cover the dos and don'ts for starting and caring for your flock. How to choose the right breeds for your area, what age you want (Day-old chicks? Laying age? Hatching eggs?), house them, feed them, care for them, and still have your neighbors on speaking terms. This Experience focuses on chickens as pets and for eggs. I don't keep roosters or meat birds, although I will be happy to answer questions. Seating is provided. I will provide some resource notes on raising chickens as well as egg-based recipes to try later. My hope is you’ll enjoy spending time in appreciation of Nature, learn about where our food comes from, and slow down long enough to appreciate the sights, sounds and habits of chickens.

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 594 reviews

Pasta cooking class

We will begin our classes with teaching everyone how to make pasta from scratch: ravioli, spaghetti, tagliatelle! We provide also a vegan alternative with dough without eggs. You will learn how to do 3 types of long pasta, 3 of short, and 4 different kind of ravioli. You can take this knowledge with you to your own kitchen with a copy of our recipes for you.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 295 reviews

San Diego Tequila Tour

For Special Consideration: The group will meet in Old Town San Diego at Rockin' Baja Lobster, a notoriously fun Mexican restaurant! We'll sip our first tequila shot while enjoying chips and a full salsa bar! *Fri, Sat, & Sun 6pm groups meet in Old Town San Diego at Casa de Maria, in the heart of the market-square and birthplace of California. The tour then takes us on a beautiful scenic walk. Guests' are encouraged to stop at some of the many store's to purchase souvenirs along the way. Our next stop is high on the hillside, Old Town Tequila Factory, where we sample another shot of tequila AND enjoy a delicious fish taco on the rooftop patio with a beautiful scenic view that overlooks Downtown San Diego and the San Diego Harbor that gives that perfect backdrop for a selfie! As the tour continues, we learn about the Whaley House, early California, grave sites, historical markers, and other Old Town facts as we pass them by on our way to our final stop. Saving the best for last, the restaurant, bar and tequila museum El Agave. This is a top shelf tequileria and carries over 2,000 tequilas. Here, each guest treated to your OWN PERSONAL FLIGHT of tequila that is highly rated by the bar vendors while enjoying the fine dining establishment ending our tour!! Other things to note: Please drink responsibly

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 811 reviews

Napa - Winery hop in a vintage VW

We will welcome you in one of our vintage VW Buses! Explore three of the best wineries in Napa Valley. We visit places like Bread & Butter, Pestoni Family Vineyards, and Napa Cellars, Hagafen Cellars, and Saintsbury. We'll enjoy a picnic lunch at our second spot, on us. *Guests pay for wine tasting at each location, anticipate $45-60 per person per winery. Each guest will pay for wine tasting at the winery destinations.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 464 reviews

Golden Gate Bridge-Crab, Cook & Crack

*The Crabbing Classes Over Lap! So, Please Leave Yourself Three hours Total, To Finish & Crab Taste *Private Group Rates Start With a Minimum $ Price. The Final Fee And Planning Is Determined By The Total Number Of Adult Guests Booked In Your Group *Kids Six & Under Can Watch - Tag Along, Touch, Taste, With the Supervision Of An Adult. No Fee/Booking Required. Also, No Need To Count As Guest. *We'll Start Our Class, By Going Over The San Francisco Bay Types Of Crabs. Then Proceed With The Activities Of Crabbing Cooking, Cracking & Tasting A Variety Of Potential Different Crabs! All, While Your Under The GG Bridge, On The Pier! *After, Discussing and Setting Different Crab Catching Devices. We Can Relax, Take Incredible Photo's Of SF, Bay, Fog, Alcatraz, Marin Headlands, & Golden Gate Bridge *Once We've Caught Legal To Keep Crabs. If You'd Like, We Can Place A Couple In The Steamer. That I Provide On The Pier, For Cooking *Then, If You'd Like, I Can Show You the Technique of Cracking & Tasting Crab. All, While Your Seated In A Self Selected Spot Next To The Golden Gate Bridge On The Bay's Edge! *Alcoholic Beverages, Are Allowed On The Pier And Park

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviews

Roast Your Own Coffee

If you’ve ever wondered how to roast coffee at home, this coffee class near San Francisco will teach you everything you need to know! In this fun, hands-on workshop you will learn a new skill and roast your own batch of coffee. Enjoy a barista-crafted coffee while examining several popular home-roasting methods, some using tools easily found in many homes. This roasting class is great for beginners, and you can ask questions on any aspect of coffee. As you gather around an open roaster, your senses will come alive as you witness the mesmerizing transformation of green coffee beans into rich, aromatic browns. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the roasting process and its impact on flavor profiles. Next, your guide will explain how to use a handheld roaster over an open-flame stove. Now you take charge as the coffee maestro by pre-heating your ceramic roaster, adding raw beans, and applying a gentle motion while watching the progress of your roast develop to the level you desire. When your session ends you will leave as an accomplished coffee roaster with your personally roasted beans plus a bag of green beans to roast at home. It makes a great birthday gift idea and is also a great activity for team-building.

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