Chef Joe's Culinary Salon

16 B Sanchez Street

San Francisco

cell: 415-640-4017

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Chef Joe's Culinary Salon
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STARTING JUNE 2021-PRIVATE GROUP CLASSES ARE AVAILBLE TO SCHEDULE! Book a Private group class of 6 or more, choose from any class posted below or from the archives! BOOK today to reserve your date!

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June 2021: click on class title for details

DUE to COVID 19 protocol, Individual class sign ups won't be available but private group bookings of 6 or more are available. Hopefully we can resume open class scheduling by Sept 2021. Thank you all so much, we are really looking forward to seeing you soon! Best for now, Chef Joe

Barcelona Nights/ Spanish Cuisine Menu/ (125.) per person/
Enjoy an enchanting evening creating this awe-inspiring, mouthwatering Spanish Cuisine Menu! Pollo a la Española (braised chicken with bell peppers, tomatoes, lardons, garlic, paprika and onions) Acelgas con Pasas y Piñones (sautéed red chard with pine nuts, cinnamon and raisins) Ensaladilla (salad with new potatoes, artichoke hearts, green beans, olives, cornichon, peas and garlic alioli dressing) and “Gypsy’s Arm Cake” (flourless dark chocolate-mocha roulade cake, drizzled with sherry wine and rolled up with whipped cream)
The Breakfast Club/ (95.) per person/
A fun filled Saturday creating this scrumptiously delicious breakfast-bruncheon feast! Learn to make the perfect poached eggs Florentine w/ creamed spinach in béchamel sauce, topped off w/ delicious buttery-lemony hollandaise sauce, The best scratch made crunchy granola, Souffléed blueberry-buttermilk pancakes and more! Blueberry “Souffléed” Pancakes, Eggs Florentine, Home-Made Rolled Oat-Walnut-Cardamom-Currant Granola and Citrus Fruit Mélange

The Spanish Tapas Bar/ Andalusian Nights/ *Chef's Pick* (110.) per person/

Submerge yourself in an evening of delight and wonder, creating this splendid array of delectable Spanish tapas dishes! Buñuelos (manchego cheese puffs), Espárragos con salsa Romesco (char-griddled asparagus w/ romesco sauce), Tortillitas de Gambas (shrimp fritters), Piquillos Rellenos con Queso de Cabra (piquillo peppers stuffed w/ herbed goat cheese) Mejillones

al Vapor (steamed mussels with ginger, garlic, turmeric and white wine)

The Great Wraps of Asia/ (110.) per person/

In this class we’ll create an alluring array of the most delicious, freshly made Asian inspired wraps and dumplings. Chinese Pot Stickers (Jiǎozi) with soy-ginger dipping sauce, Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps with lemon grass, Thai basil and kaffir lime leaves, Filipino Lumpia with sweet chili sauce and Vietnamese Spring Rolls with peanut sauce. These are an absolute hit at cocktail parties, luncheons and dinner parties! Really fun to make!

Pasta Sauce Class/ (95.) per person/
In this class we’ll create a sumptuous bounty of delicious, homemade Italian pasta sauces that will sure to be your go to favorites. Great for stocking up the freezer, pantry or in the fridge to enjoy now and for days to come. We’ll use quality, Durum wheat-semolina dried pastas which will be cooked to order to accompany our freshly made sauces: Spaghetti Carbonara, Penne alla Puttanesca Sauce, Pasta w/ Basil-Spinach-Garlic-Walnut-Pesto sauce and Rigatoni w/ Bolognese Sauce

A Touch of India/ (110.) per person/

Fresh, flavorful, healthy and delicious Indian cooking! A beautiful combination of enticing vegetarian dishes and an amazing chicken dish-rounded off with handcrafted flatbreads and raita sauce. Roti/Chapati/ Phulkas (puffed whole wheat Indian flatbreads, handmade in class), Curried Cauliflower-Sweet Potato-Chickpea Stew, Chicken Tikka Masala with Raita and Madras Curried Root Vegetable-Ginger Stew

The French Chef “A Tribute To Julia” (125.) per person/

In the spirit of the late-great Julia Child and Auguste Escoffier we’ll create this amazing French Burgundian feast, implementing classic and modern French techniques and methods of cooking. Céleri Root Rémoulade, Bœuf Bourguignon, Haricots Verts with Shallots, Pommes de Terre au Four and Mixed Berry Clafoutis. This class is approachable to all learning levels!

Knife Skills Class/ (75.) per person/

An essential for home cooks, chefs, novices and culinary wizards alike. Learn to hone, sharpen, position, slice, dice, chiffonade, mince, julienne and more... just like a pro!

July 2021: click on class title for details

DUE to COVID 19 protocol, Individual class sign ups won't be available but private group bookings are available. Hopefully we can resume open class scheduling by Sept 2021. Thank you all so much, we are really looking forward to seeing you soon! Best for now, Chef Joe

Southern Comfort/ *summer special* (110.) per person

Delicious, soulful and robustly flavorful down-home southern cooking with market fresh ingredients ! Sweetbriar Summer Slaw, Bourbon-Whiskey-BBQ Chicken with an amazing homemade Tangy, Smokey-Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Fried Green Tomatoes and Strawberry Shortcake with scratch made buttermilk biscuits and piles of whipped cream.
Essentials in Chicken Cookery/ (110.) per person
An absolute must for novices, home cooks and chef’s alike. Implement the essential techniques and methods of chicken cookery that will empower you to create the most delicious “go to” chicken dishes each and every time! In this class we’ll make a Succulent Whole Roasted Free-Range Chicken (with herb bundle and fresh lemon), Chicken Jardinière (braised chicken leg and thigh with pancetta, garden vegetables, mushrooms, white wine and herbs) and Sautéed Chicken Breast Paillards Provençal (with tomatoes, white wine, garlic, oregano, basil and olives)

Taco Town Locale/ (110.) per person
A bounty of fresh homemade, hand pressed corn tortillas with a delicious variety of savory fillings, jazzy toppings and zingy salsas. Skirt Steak Fajita Tacos, Savory Braised Chicken Tacos, Oaxacan Roast Veggie Tacos, Pico de Gallo, Chimichurri Sauce, Tangy Yogurt-Herb-Mayo Sauce and more!

Tomato Harvest Fest/ *special* (95.) per person

Celebrate the summer season with these imaginative, mouthwatering, market fresh tomato creations! Sunburst Tomato-Cheddar Biscuit Cobbler, Insalata di Pomodoro e Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomato Puff Pastry Tarts and an amazing Tomato-Avocado Fattoush Salad
The Casablanca to Marrakesh Connection/ (125.) per person
Embark on an amazing culinary adventure creating these enticingly delicious Moroccan masterpieces! Orange-Radish-Mint Salad (Shlada Litchine Wa ’L’ Fegel), Fish Tagine w/ Layers of Firm White Fish, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Lemons, Spices, Chermoula Sauce, Olives and Dried Figs (Hout Tungera), Chermoula Sauce, Char-grilled Eggplant with Spicy Caramelized Onions (Mezghaldi B’Besla Bil Boudenjal) and Almond Macaroon Biscuit Cookies (Ghoriba B’ Looz)

Le Petit French Café/ (110.) per person

Delicious, upscale comfort foods typical of your favorite little neighborhood French Café: Learn to make the flakiest pie crusts along with the "blind bake" technique, create awesome mouthwatering Savory Quiches, a sublime Tomato-Basil Soup, Salade Mâche with the perfect French vinaigrette dressing and the show stopping dessert finale Café Liégeois!

Knife Skills Class/ (75.) per person

An essential for home cooks, chefs, novices and culinary wizards alike. Learn to hone, sharpen, position, slice, dice, chiffonade, mince, julienne and more... just like a pro! wizards alike. Learn to hone, sharpen, position, slice, dice, chiffonade, mince, julienne and more... just like a pro!

Soufflé Class/ Dessert and Savory Soufflés! (110.) per person

Master the artistry and sublime elegance in creating these delectable, light and airy sweet and savory soufflés! Fun and easy to make once you know the techniques and tips of the trade * Shrimp-Chive-Tarragon-Parmesan Soufflés * Skillet-Lemon Soufflé w/ Berry Coulis * Cheddar Cheese-Fines Herbes Soufflés and * Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflés * We'll make them all!