ediblesf.com | 3 Saluhall's Halloween and OktoberfestThemed Cooking Classes October 5, 12 and 25 You really need to check out Ikea's fantastic mid-Market globally-inspired Saluhall food hall if you haven't already. Along with fantastic dining options and multiple bars, there's also the top-notch Cookery Skola on-site, which puts on a range of different cooking classes for all types of aspiring chefs. Chef Kirsten Goldberg helms the program in the snazzy well-stocked kitchen, and October's calendar has a couple hits of note: On the 5th, an Oktoberfest class teaches guests how to make Pork Schnitzel, Käsespätzle, Kartoffelpuffer (Potato Pancakes) with Homemade Applesauce and a Pumpkin Custard Kuchen. While in the Halloweenthemed "Spooky Swirls" class on the 12th and 25th, you'll knead, fold, and twist your way into a holiday cardamom swirl. Experience Fleet Week Vibrance From Friday's On Front Street October 10 - 4pm The free, city-sponsored Fridays On Front Street events in the Downtown entertainment zone have been a staple this past summer. Now there's one final opportunity to relish in the hoopla, and it's during Fleet Week. Live bands curated by Noise Pop will be joined by roaming performers, lawn games, and even a military band performance in honor of Fleet Week. You can bring your drinks out onto the street from Harrington’s, Schroeder’s & The Royal Exchange allnight happy hours in an all-ages bash. Sample The City's Culinary Riches at Foodwise's Sunday Supper October 19 - 4:30pm Operating the city's incredible farmers' markets, Foodwise is a pillar of the local food community. In their marquee event of the year, the Sunday Supper, luminary chefs from 30 of the city's best restaurants (from Aziza to Zuni) will be working in tandem to create an elegant sit-down fourcourse dinner in the sweeping, historic Grand Hall of the Ferry Building. They'll be tapping into the abundant and fresh fall produce from the Ferry Plaza and Mission Community Markets to do it. "Foddie Chap" Liam Mayclem is the evening's host, and all proceeds benefit Foodwise's community food access and youth education initiatives. Butcher A Whole Hog? Butcher a Whole Hog! (With Fatted Calf) October 28 Fatted Calf's long-awaited return to the Ferry Building Marketplace has brought the noted butcher shop and elite charcuterie purveyor back into the SF fold. Now they're offering a whole hog butchery class where you'll learn how to break down a whole hog into ribs, chops, shoulder roasts, etc... The class even teaches you how to prepare a proper porchetta and brochettes. NOVEMBER Journey Through Anna Ansari's Silk Road Recipes at Ominvore Nov 7 The "Silk Roads" refers to the ancient trade routes spanning through Eurasia, from the Middle East to China and around India. Now based in London, Iranian-American Anna Ansari is a writer with a past as an international trade attorney. In her latest book named after these routes, Ansari presents 90 recipes inspired by these cultures and their migratory history. She'll be at Omnivore Books for an in-person event to share stories behind dishes like Azeri-Iranian stews with crispy-bottomed rice, Uzbek dill-infused noodles, Georgian cornbread, Uyghur lamb chops, and stuffed dumplings swimming in saffron broth. Get Caffeinated At The SF Coffee Festival Nov 8 - 9 Coffee enthusiasts rejoice! The 9th annual SF Coffee Festival promises to be the quintessential coffee event experience. Featuring roastmasters from the top local roasters at their own booths and speaking on education panels, the festival takes place at the Fort Mason Center. Taste coffee from the many different purveyors along with teas, food, entertainment, and more from the Bay and beyond. Start The Holidays Promptly At The Vault Garden's Winter Wonderland Nov 28 - Dec 31 The Vault Garden's annual holiday tradition is back, where the coolest, classiest holiday bar in the city is born at the base of the 555 California Street tower. There's cushy seating, specialty holiday-themed cocktails, and heaters galore to warm up your spirits in the ornately decorated, fully-tented space. There's a full menu available from The Vault, and it's a good vibe for families too, especially considering the gorgeous Christmas tree out front at Bank of America Plaza.
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