The Socialite

Chefs from around the country, including several Bay Area notables, are gathering this winter in Yosemite National Park for the 27th annual CHEFS’ HOLIDAYS AT THE AHWAHNEE, a series of eight culinary retreats between January 6th and 31st at the Ahwahnee Hotel. Each session includes a “Meet the Chef” reception,…

OK, this dinner is not only a doozy of a dining experience on its own; it’s also a benefit for the ongoing Hurricane Sandy relief effort. On Monday December 3rd, chefs Corey Lee (Benu), Christopher Kostow (Meadowood), Evan Rich (Rich Table), Chris L’Hommedieu (Prospect), and Bill Corbett (Absinthe)…

Nothing shows off culinary chops like hosting Thanksgiving. If you’ve been slated as this year’s host, here are some resources for the big day. Sharpen those knives, get out that apron, and get cookin’! First things first, brush up on your cooking skills with a demonstration by chef,…

Cuban pig-roast dance parties don’t come up that often, but when they do, it’s best to lace up your finest fancy shoes and show up. On Sunday November 18th, PIZZAIOLO will be hosting just such an event. The pig roast part of the evening begins at 5pm and…

Oink oink! Smell that? It’s time to make like a truffle hog and root your way to some of the special dinners celebrating truffle season. Starting Thursday November 8th, ~PERBACCO~ will be offering a special truffle menu. The offerings will be in addition to the regular menu, and you…

On Monday November 12th, ~JARDINIÈRE~ will be hosting a very special dinner. The event will feature alumni from the restaurant’s 15 years in business, cooking multiple courses and hosting a cocktail party to benefit Share Our Strength, an organization committed to ending childhood hunger. That’s a lot of…

The fifth annual SUGAR RUSH is coming on Thursday November 15th. The event is primarily a dessert and wine tasting, although there will be some savory treats offered this year as well. Look out for offerings from Humphry Slocombe, Recchiuti Confections, Tout Sweet Pâtisserie, and Delfina, to name just a…

For a truly outstanding lineup of chefs, get tickets now for the Taste and Tribute event on Friday November 16th at the Four Seasons. The dinner event is a benefit for the Tibetan Aid Project, which aims to preserve and strengthen Tibetan culture. More than 20 Bay Area chefs will…

Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s one of my favorite holidays. Here in San Francisco we get the added bonus of Día de los Muertos too. There is a bunch of fun, scary, and delicious stuff to do this year. On Sunday October 28th, over in Oakland,…

The OMNIVORE WORLD TOUR will be sweeping into town this November, with a variety of chef events, special dinners, and master classes. The tour is put on to encourage, support, and celebrate “100 percent Jeune Cuisine,” or young, innovative cuisine from young, innovative chefs. There are a few different ways…