Earth Day: Wild and Foraged Ingredients
Earth Day cooking class at 18 Reasons teaching Gracie's edible-plant culinary approach. Start with a quick botany lesson on identifying native greens, then prepare and savor a seasonal menu built from foraged ingredients and edible flowers. A hands-on, planet-friendly kitchen experience in San Francisco.
The Comeunity Project: San Jose | 30's Dinner
Join The Comeunity Project for a 30s Dinner at the Restaurant of the Week in San Jose. A social, adults-only dining evening with a curated menu and wine options, designed to connect professionals in their 30s over shared plates.
Crafting Culinary Excellence: A Conversation With A Le Cordon Bleu Chef
A live conversation with a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef at Alliance Française SF, exploring culinary craft, technique, and career pathways. Learn tips on professional cooking, menu design, and French-inspired cuisine in an engaging Q&A format.
Hands-On Bread Making: Focaccia Classica
Hands-On Bread Making: Focaccia Classica at Eataly Silicon Valley invites you to roll, shape, and bake a classic focaccia with Italian flair. Learn dough handling, toppings, and baking techniques from expert bakers in a lively, interactive kitchen setting.
Wineluv Wednesdays: April Edition
Join Wineluv Wednesdays: The April Edition at Amador Club in San Francisco for a curated wine-tasting evening featuring Daou, Switchback Ridge, and more. A relaxed, adults-only evening of tasting, conversation, and good company.
Noodle Night At Che Fico: A Collaboration Dinner
An evening of collaborative noodle dishes at Che Fico in San Francisco, pairing guest-chef creations with the restaurant's kitchen. A lively, social dinner experience celebrating pasta, flavors, and inventive collaborations in a stylish, intimate setting.
Basic Knife Skills
Join Chef Helena for a hands-on knife-skills class at 18 Reasons, mastering safe grip, basic cutting, and honing for home cooking. Prep vegetables for a salad with garnishes like fried shallots, minced chili, and roasted peanuts, guided by the included Knife Skills manual.
The Circular Vineyard
An intimate wine-tasting evening at the Parker Wong Residence in San Francisco, featuring a curated selection of boutique wines. Guests sample varietals, explore aroma notes, and enjoy a relaxed, private setting in a stylish residence.
Horatio's - Willamette Valley Wine Dinner
Horatio's Willamette Valley Wine Dinner pairs Pinot noir elegance with a chef-driven tasting menu, staged in a refined setting where wine notes mingle with stories about Willamette terroir.
Willamette Valley Wine Dinner at Skates On The Bay
Willamette Valley Wine Dinner at Skates On The Bay pairs Oregon Pinot classics with oceanfront views in a curated tasting of vintages, chef-matched courses, and sunset Bay Area vibes.
The Wines Of Marchesi Antinori Winemaker Dinner
An evening of Chianti sophistication as The Wines Of Marchesi Antinori returns for a Winemaker Dinner at Main Street Kitchen & Bar, pairing estate classics with inventive courses and storytelling.
Guisados
Join a hands-on cooking class at 18 Reasons to make three guisos—Tita's Carne Guisada, Chicken in Chile Verde Cream Sauce, and Mushrooms in Chile Colorado. Roll out tortillas and serve over Toasted Cumin Rice with Calabacitas con Elote, exploring comforting home-style Mexican flavors.
From the French Market: A Spring Feast
Join 18 Reasons for From the French Market: A Spring Feast, a hands-on cooking class celebrating seasonal produce from the market. Learn simple techniques to spotlight cherry ricotta on toast, chicory salad with citrus vinaigrette, and an asparagus-fava bean tart with prosciutto. An inviting market-inspired evening in San Francisco.
Inspire Napa Valley Wine Tasting, Reception, Dinner & Auction
Inspire Napa Valley's wine tasting, reception, dinner and auction unfolds at Louis M. Martini Winery in Napa, pairing iconic vintages with fundraising energy amid a sunlit hillside estate and elegant, convivial vibes.
Far Niente Winemaker Dinner
Enjoy a curated winemaker dinner at Far Niente Winery in Napa Valley, where estate wines are thoughtfully paired with a multi-course menu. Hosts guide you through the stories behind each pour and course in an elegant, intimate setting.
Blending Adventure
Blending Adventure takes over Obsidian Wine Co.'s cellar, where experimental bites pair with bold wines in a moody, subterranean tasting that sparks curiosity and conversation.
Fernanda Baggio, Sorella
Live cooking demonstration with Fernanda Baggio and Sorella at Ferry Plaza. Foodwise Demo showcases techniques and dishes in a chef-led, casual session inside the iconic Ferry Building.
Japanese Women In Fermentation — Sake, Wine & Beer + Live Taiko
Join a fermentation-focused tasting evening presented by Japanese women, sampling sake, wine and beer, complemented by a lively live taiko performance at Sequoia Sake in San Francisco.
McGrail Cabernet Library Tasting: The Good Life
Sample a curated Cabernet Sauvignon library at McGrail Vineyards in Livermore. The Good Life library-tasting showcases select vintages and current releases with guided notes from knowledgeable staff, in an intimate winery setting.
Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Masterclass with Chef Pairings
Join a guided wine masterclass at Bouchaine Vineyards in Napa, exploring Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with chef-driven pairings. Learn tasting notes and pairing ideas in an intimate winery setting, guided by expert vintners.
Duck Butchery and Southeast Asian Cookery
Join Gracie, the head chef and butcher, and Linda, a Malaysian Southeast Asian cook, for a hands-on evening at 18 Reasons. Learn whole duck butchery, then cook each piece to maximize flavor, tenderness, and presentation in a practical, chef-led kitchen workshop.
Short and Sweet: Spaghetti and Meatballs
Join Chef Gracie for a hands-on spaghetti and meatballs cooking class at 18 Reasons. Learn to roll perfect meatballs, simmer a rich tomato sauce, bake crispy garlic bread, and toss a crisp Caesar salad—transforming a weeknight staple into a memorable meal.
Grapevine Wine Tasting
Join Grapevine Wine Tasting at the Berkeley City Club for an evening focused on Sangiovese. Guests are asked to bring one bottle per party to share as the group explores this red varietal’s aromas and flavors in the club’s elegant setting. A social, member-friendly event that pairs conversation with wine discovery.
Lakeside Wine Dinner with Rombauer at Lake Chalet
At Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill in the SF Bay Area, the Lakeside Wine Dinner with Rombauer pairs lakefront views with curated wines and chef-driven seafood courses for a memorable evening.
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