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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. 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.

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, 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!

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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Learn barbecue secrets from a James Beard semifinalist

Stateline Road Smokehouse brings Michelin-starred culinary expertise together with Kansas City-style barbecue. Join me for a chef-led restaurant tour, cooking demo, and smoked meat tasting. • You'll be welcomed with a splash of sparkling wine (if you're age 21 or older), and then I'll lead you on a tour around the restaurant and our smoke room, which is not open to the public. • In our kitchens, I'll demonstrate some chef techniques and skills as I cook up a few classic dishes, taking you step by step through the cooking process and showing you how we plate the dish for maximum appeal. • You won't just get to feast with your eyes! You'll taste the dishes I've made, savoring their complex flavors while I answer your questions. I hope that the tour and demonstration will give you new tips and techniques to bring home with you so you can try them in your kitchen.

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Sip through Napa’s nonalcoholic cocktail scene

Most people come to Napa for wine, but there’s a whole world of flavors beyond the vineyard. I created this tour to showcase the craftsmanship, creativity, and storytelling behind Napa’s best nonalcoholic drinks. Whether you're sober-curious, taking a break from alcohol, or simply looking for something new, this experience offers an insider’s look at the evolving zero-proof movement in California’s Wine Country. • We’ll start at Napa Yard, where you’ll sip a handcrafted mocktail and enjoy curated appetizers from its head mixologist. • From there, we’ll take a short walk to Jeffries General for a speed round tasting, where you’ll sample a selection of innovative nonalcoholic beverages—from adaptogenic and functional drinks to hemp-based infusions. • Next, we’ll head to Wilfred’s Lounge, Napa’s premier tiki bar, to enjoy a tropical mocktail and light bite in a lively setting. • Our final stop is Oxbow Public Market, where you can explore artisan vendors and specialty food stalls before wrapping up just steps from our starting point. You’ll leave with a fresh perspective on Napa’s evolving beverage scene and a new appreciation for the art of zero-proof mixology.

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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 1466 reviews

Sonoma - Winery hop in a vintage VW

We will welcome you in one of our vintage VW Buses! Explore three of the best wineries in Sonoma Valley. We choose from family-owned, hidden gems like Toje, Anaba, Buena Vista, Winery Sixteen 600, Gundlach Bundschu or other awesome Sonoma wineries. We'll enjoy a picnic lunch at our second stop, on us! Guests pay for wine tasting at each location, anticipate between $30-55 in tasting fees per person for each winery. Look for our Napa experience too. Please note that we have a 72-hour cancellation policy on all tours. https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/118276?source=p2

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 231 reviews

Seasonal California Cuisine CookingClass

4/5 Spring Beauties (V)  - Roasted Asparagus w. Lemon Aioli  - Cauliflower, Chickpea & Farro w.  Preserved Lemon dressing  - Pistachios Crusted Ling Cod over garlicky greens  - Strawberry Crostata 4/8 Mediterranean Mix  - Za’tar roasted Carrots w Freekeh  & Carrot green pesto  - Spinach, Feta, Phyllo Pie  - Yogurt marinated Chicken Thighs w. Sumac Eggplants  - Lemon Creme Fraiche 4/13 Spring Spectacular - Arugula Salad w. Strawberries, Pistachios  & Humboldt Fog cheese  - Gougeres Herb & Cheese Puffs - Spatchcocked Chicken w. Spring Herb  Salsa Verde  - Blueberry Lemon Fianciers 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

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 813 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.

4.99 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 questions are welcome 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.

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

5 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews

Easy Sourdough Bread In Minutes

During this class you will learn and hands-on do all the steps to make a beautiful artisan-quality loaf of sourdough bread both with and without the hassle of making a sourdough starter. You will taste a number of different variations of the bread, and learn how to make those variations as well. You will leave with a warm loaf of bread to take home, and sourdough starter if you wish. If baking has always intimidated you, this is a great class for you, as you will leave here with the confidence to DO IT!! Other things to note Even if you have never baked bread before, you will leave with all the skills you need to do this at home, including a list of equipment and ingredients. If you are able to travel with it, we will provide you with some fresh lively sourdough starter to take home. This cannot go on airplanes.

5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

French Omelets, Benedicts & Egg Cookery

You will learn all about egg cookery so you can get that pleat in your chefs hat. You will learn an amazingly easy way to boil an egg so it is easy to peel. I will teach you how to make perfect poached eggs so you can make eggs Benedict even for a party. We will make Hollandaise sauce for your Benedicts. You will learn the way to make a perfect French-style omelet, your grand achievement. You will each make your own omelet to enjoy while you are here. Most people have never eaten a properly cooked French-style omelet, let alone know how to cook one! You will get to do both!! All of these processes are ones very difficult for the average home cook to master without this kind of one-on-one training. You will leave confident and able to cook eggs the right way. Other things to note This is an active hands on cooking experience so please wear comfortable shoes. Aprons will be provided, as will written notes and recipes.Since this class is focused on eggs, it is not suitable for Vegans, but will work out fine for Vegetarians. Do let me know if you are a vegetarian or other.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 813 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, 575 reviews

Wine Blending Experience - Create a Perfect Bottle of Wine

At Meadowcroft Wines, learn about the art and science of winemaking by blending and bottling your very own bottle of wine. We’ll start with a stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens of Cornerstone Sonoma and an idyllic vineyard for a firsthand look at the vines. As we walk the rows, We’ll share why the iconic Sonoma Valley is the perfect place to winegrapes. Then, we’ll sit to create unique blends from wines that have been aged in separate barrels to craft your own red blend using Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec Petit Verdot and/or Cabernet Franc to place your own signature style into a Bordeaux based red blend. Each person will hand-cork their own bottle of wine and take it home to share. No previous wine experience is necessary - perfect for all levels of wine experience and interest. Other things to note: You'll blending will be guided by one of our knowledgeable team members. Bring comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and a camera. The tour starts at 10am sharp! *Please inquire for large parties or corporate groups by contacting us through the Airbnb site.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviews

The Taste of Sonoma Bike Tour

We will bike on our local country roads while enjoying stops in vineyards, walking through 160 year old wine caves and even, during the harvest season, we enjoy tasting the grapes and testing the sugar levels. All our experiences are geared towards each small group's needs and wants. We will enjoy a private lunch at one of the wineries, a behind the scenes cheese tasting and more. The wineries we pick are diverse and the route is designed to show our guests what Sonoma has to offer. Other things to note Our locally guided experience includes the lunch, waters, and the behind the scenes cheese tasting and tour but does NOT include the tasting fees which typically run between $35-45 average per winery.

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