Yes we all have different tastes–that’s what makes the world go round–but what is it that makes certain foods so polarizing? (full story) Paula Deen’s unfortunate diagnosis with diabetes exposes the disconnect between what we see chefs cooking on TV and what viewers should actually be learning to cook: (full … Continue Reading
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Radicle Papyrus: Julia Goodman Returns to 18 Reasons
18 Reasons has eagerly awaited the return of Julia Goodman, artist and papermaker, to our space. About a year ago, Julia joined us along with sound artist Scott Cazan to host “Transparent Substrate”, a beet papyrus workshop and hands-on exploration of pre-paper technology using the amazing, edible, seasonal beet. During the … Continue Reading
Recipe: Our Chicken & Prosciutto Chowder
Last week, we received an email from a guest saying she’d had the Chicken & Prosciutto Chowder from our deli and it was “just fantastic!!”. She asked if we could share the recipe, so we asked Wyatt, our chef who made it. Wyatt comes from a strong cooking background, most … Continue Reading
Taking Our Ice Cream on the Road at Golden Glass
On Saturday February 4th, we’re taking our ice cream on the road and serving mini sundaes at the 8th Annual Golden Glass to support Slow Food San Francisco. Join us at Fort Mason Center’s Herbst Pavilion from 1–5; we’ll be serving mini versions of our popular Sam’s Sundae, this time … Continue Reading
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