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5 out of 5 average rating, 40 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, 148 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. Knead fresh dumpling dough, build flavorful sauces, and master the art of folding beautiful 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 • 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, private classes, or open dates: 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, the Dumpling Dinner Party is a must-try SF experience.

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Taste fried chicken in Fillmore with a chef

Visit the farmers' market and share a meal with an acclaimed founder of a soul food spot. Meet the chef Gather at Minnie Bell's Soul Movement for introductions. Walk to the market Shop the Fillmore farmers' market for ingredients. Sip bubbles Raise a glass while Chef Fernay and her team cook your meal. Share a plate Bite into our famous fried chicken and grab some sides. End with a sweet Try a handmade treat and get more tips for seeing Fillmore.

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Blend Your Own Wine With A Master Sommelier

Become a winemaker for the day and learn to blend your own wine in this hands on experience with Master Sommelier David Glancy! Here's how it works: LEARN THE BASICS Taste the wines and learn how individual attributes contribute to a blend with Master Sommelier David Glancy as your guide. CREATE YOUR LABEL Get creative: name your blend and design your label. BLEND YOUR WINE Use art and science to create a new blend that's all your own. ASSESS YOUR BLEND Enjoy a friendly assessment of your blend with Master Sommelier David Glancy. You may even win an award! ENJOY THE RESULTS Mingle with your fellow blenders and enjoy your creations.

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Coffee tasting with the founder of Lady Falcon Coffee Club

In this lively, interactive coffee tasting in front of the city’s famous Painted Ladies, you’ll learn about the art, science, and history behind the perfect cup. • I’ll get us started by sharing the story of my dream venture, the Lady Falcon Coffee Club and our vintage coffee truck at Alamo Square. • Seated at tables in the park just across the Painted Ladies, I’ll guide you through a tasting of three single-origin coffees, each with its own unique flavor profile. • Next, you’ll delve into the magic of blending as you taste Lady Falcon’s signature blend and explore how its components come together to create a harmonious cup. • Throughout the experience, I’ll offer insights into the art and science of coffee roasting and blending. You’ll leave with a newfound appreciation for the craft of coffee roasting and blending, a sample of coffee for home prep, and the memory of a one-of-a-kind experience surrounded by the beauty of Alamo Square and the Painted Ladies.

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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Sausalito Walking Tour of Historic Houseboats & Art Studio

Hello! Come join me for a stroll in my unique, colorful Sausalito neighborhood. Off the beaten path from the downtown, popular tourist area, the Marinship and houseboat area appears a quiet, industrial work zone but there is much going on here! Come explore the yesteryear of the bohemian lifestyle that many artists, writers and celebrities called home. Let's start with a meet and greet in front of the dock called "South 40 Dock" in Waldo Point Harbor. There is plenty of street parking along Gate 5 Road should the parking lot be full. Your GPS easily shows you the spot to meet and Uber finds the location as well. We'll take a 1- 1/2 hour walk along the houseboat docks and hear the story of how this intriguing neighborhood began, discuss a few boats that are of historic significance and give a few local stories of some famous interesting characters. As we make our way back to my art studio for a drink/snack, we can see a few more interesting structures and hear about the artist Jean Varda for which Varda Landing is named for. If an artist is in a studio and open to a "hello" we may have a chit-chat for a moment. I do require a 2 person minimum to run this tour. For the history buffs, make sure to watch the building of the Liberty Ships for WWII: on the website: archive dot org /details/chi_00005 Note--There is small dog in the art studio.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 234 reviews

Seasonal California Cuisine CookingClass

5/1 Summer Grilling - Ginger Rogers Cocktail +$12 - Charred Zucchini w. Chile & Mint  - Mediterranean Orzo w. Peppers, Tomato, Basil & Lemon-Rosemary Dressing  - Cumin-Chile Rubbed Tri Tip  - Chocolate Shortbread 5/3 Vietnamese - Vegetable Spring Rolls - Tofu Satay w. Coconut-Peanut Sauce - Cha ca La Vong Turmeric marinated Ling  Cod over rice noodles w. mint & dill  - Coconut Sticky Rice w. Mango & Lime 5/4 Citron Celebration - Little Gem Caesar - Risotto w. Aspargus, Spring Pea & Lemon - Chicken Picatta w. Capers-Lemon-Wine Sauce - Lemon Olive Oil Curd 5/10 Mothers Day Brunch 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

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Chocolate Tasting & Truffle Rolling Workshop

Looking for a custom time slot? If you have a group, just send me a message and we'll find something that fits your schedule! Hello. Welcome to Kiki's Cocoa's kitchen, where you can learn about food and culture through a little bit of chocolate magic. Join me for an afternoon of chocolatey bliss as we learn the art of crafting decadent truffles together. We'll taste delicious chocolates, roll our own creations, and maybe even share a few sweet secrets along the way. This two-hour experience is fun for curious individuals, great for teams, and families. We'll start with tea and my chocolate love story. We'll explore single-origin chocolates from around the world, highlighting their unique flavors, exploring the chocolate-making process, and how you are connected to a cacao bean farmer. Dive into truffle making. I’ll guide you through the process of rolling truffles, with a variety of fillings and coatings for you to customize. Aprons are provided, for those with fancy dinner parties to go to right after. Lastly, we’ll wrap your creations into gift boxes for you to take home and give to a loved one – or keep all to yourself. We won’t tell. Happy tasting, Kirsten

5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Chinatown Food & History Tour with a San Francisco Local

Join a local San Franciscan foodie to explore the rich culture of San Francisco’s Chinatown, full of fascinating architecture, street art, and most importantly, good food! This tour takes you on an expedition through the narrow alleyways, colorful storefronts, and bustling markets of one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods. You’ll make stops to sample dim sum, fortune cookies, tea, and more, all while learning about the history of the oldest Chinatown in North America, from the early days of Chinese immigration to the thriving community it is today. Food & Drink Stops (subject to change): - Dim Sum - freshly-made dumplings, buns, pastries, and more - Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory - handmade fortune cookies - Tea Tasting - sample Chinese teas - Egg Tarts - finish off with dessert from a Chinese bakery Other Sights: - Dragon Gate (meeting point) - entry to Chinatown - Grant Avenue - souvenir shops galore - Stockton Street - local shopping street with bakeries and produce markets - Chinatown Alleyways - side streets for a look at local life - Portsmouth Square - historic center of SF and a gathering place for locals

5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Local Distillery Cocktail Class, Skyline Views, City History

Dive into the world of whiskey with a guided tasting, learn to craft 3 cocktails, and soak in stunning views of San Francisco’s skyline. Step into the storied Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery, a landmark art deco venue on Treasure Island with sweeping Bay views. Only minutes from downtown San Francisco, this unique venue combines city history, whiskey culture, and scenic beauty. Drive over the Bay Bridge with free parking or take the 6 minute ferry ride from the iconic San Francisco Ferry Building. This interactive Cocktail Class is the perfect activity for date night, bachelor or bachelorettes, birthday parties or team building activities. Includes - Guided Whiskey Tasting: Sample 3 exceptional whiskies with expert insights. - Cocktail Class: Craft 3 signature cocktails with premium bar tools and your own apron. - History Lesson: Learn the fascinating history of San Francisco, Treasure Island and the building you'll be in (former Pan Am Airport). -Palate Pleasers: Enjoy a selection of olives and nuts. - Exclusive Service: A VIP bartender dedicated to your group. - Breathtaking Views: Take in stunning sights of the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, and the San Francisco city skyline. Mocktail options are available upon request Gold Bar Whiskey is the Official Whiskey of the San Francisco 49ers. Price Inclusive of Tax

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 815 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.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 73 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, 151 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*

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Ferry Bldg Food Tour & Alcatraz ticket

Two entertaining and engaging historical landmarks bring you the ultimate, half day San Francisco excursion exploring land, sea, food, and history. You'll begin with a 90 minute tasting tour of the best of the Ferry Building Marketplace, where a knowledgable guide/food industry professional leads you on a historic, food-filled journey of the building's local, artisan cuisine and food purveyors. After a brief break, you'll be given a ticket to voyage by ferry to one of the city’s most popular attractions, Alcatraz Island, where you can explore this beautiful island and its history-packed maximum-security prison that has drawn San Francisco Bay Area tourists for decades. Alcatraz: usually midday departure / last return changes seasonally. Contact us for exact departure time. The price of this experience includes $41.00 face value Alcatraz ticket. Other things to note We can accommodate dietary restrictions with 48 hours notice. The restrictions we can accommodate are gluten free, vegetarian, pescatarian, dairy free and vegan.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 235 reviews

The Art, Science of Chocolate Truffle, optional Port tasting

Hello Chocolate Lovers! If you love chocolate but are intimidated by the complexity of working with it, this experience is for you!!! I will teach you how to temper dark chocolate, how to make the ganache. You will be able to use these skills to make gorgeous truffles for all your friends and family! We'll make 3 types of truffles that you will take home. You will leave my class confident in your new skills as a chocolatier! It is a great experience for team building, birthdays, date nights, bridal showers! There is a second option: Port tasting with Napa history before truffle making. This option includes cheese, crackers, dried fruit. It's $145/pp. If you are interested in this option please contact me before making the reservation. Feel free to contact me if you don't see your preferred day and time. THANK YOU!!!

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