Chef Joe's Culinary Salon
The Best Little Cooking Classes In San Francisco!
16-B Sanchez Street, 94114
415-640-4017
Celebrating 18 Amazing Years!
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February 2026:
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Flavors of Old Algiers in the Streets of Paris/ Thursday, February 5th/ 4:00pm to 7:00pm (145.) per person (145.) private group class/ sold out
French - Algerian menu: Salade du Maghreb (Mélange of fresh cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, olives, raisins and mint in a mustard-lemon dressing).Tagine de Poulet aux Abricots et Amandes (Chicken braised in a saffron-wine broth with dried apricots, turmeric, cumin, coriander and almonds). Riz et Bette à Carde (Rice with chard, coriander, parsley and paprika), Gâteau de Miel de Yaourt (Honey-yogurt cake infused with orange blossom water and rum syrup).
Handmade Pasta Making Workshop/ Saturday, February 7th/ 11am to 2pm/ Popular Pick! (125.) per person/ sold out/ please email if you'd like to be put on the waitlist
Learn to make fresh, scratch made egg pasta dough, rolled out into sheets, and fashioned into stuffed, handcrafted tortellini as well as mountains of fresh cut fettuccine all with a combination of savory sauces: Fettuccine with Basil-Arugula-Spinach Pesto (Fresh cut, homemade egg fettuccine with basil-arugula-spinach-garlic-walnut pesto)
Tortellini al Formaggio con Sugo di Pomodoro (Cheese Ravioli with Tomato-Basil-Oregano Sauce) Fresh, handmade Tortellini stuffed with ricotta, parmesan, asiago, and mozzarella cheeses, finished in a savory, tomato-oregano-basil sauce. Also included, Insalata Mista.
The Ultimate Stir Fry Class! Tuesday, February 10th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Customer Favorite! (135.) per person/ sold out
Your stress-free path to delicious, quick, fresh, and healthy stir fries! In this class, prep and mise en place are key, from there it is just minutes away from the most amazing and flavorful stir fry experience ever! Portobello-Veggie-Ginger Stir Fry, Zingy Hot and Sour Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snap Peas & Red Bell Pepper, Thai Eggplant-Chicken Stir Fry w/ Thai Basil. All served with Jasmine rice.
♥ ♥ A Special Valentine's Evening ♥ ♥ / Saturday, February 14th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Cupid's Favorite! (155.00) per person/ *inclusive/ sold out/ please email if you'd like to be put on the waitlist
A very special, warm and cozy, Valentine’s evening is planned out just for you! This enticing Valentine's menu class Features: Baked Brie with Honey, Thyme, and Rosemary, French Onion Soup Stuffed Mushrooms, Roasted Shrimp with Cranberry-Horseradish Cocktail Sauce, Spinach Artichoke Fillo Tartlets and Champagne Kir Royale Cocktails and Sauvignon Blanc Kir Cocktails with Crème de Cassis. Also included, non-alcoholic sparkling cider, and chocolates! Space is limited.
The Flavors of Tuscany and Lombardy/ Wednesday, February 18th, 6pm to 9pm/ Cucina Italiana! (135.) per person/ sold out/ please email if you'd like to be put on the waitlist
What fun we’ll have creating this sumptuous, mouth-wateringly delicious, Tuscan-Lombardy feast! Featuring: Polenta Casseruola al Forno (Layered polenta casserole w/ fontina and taleggio cheeses), Asparagi e Carote alla Vinaigrette (Blanched asparagus and grated carrot salad w/ sun-dried tomato vinaigrette) Brasato di Pollo (Braised chicken thighs in a red wine sauce w/ pearl onions, rosemary, thyme and porcini mushrooms) and Granita ai Frutti di Bosco (Chilled, icy fresh, strawberry-raspberry-blackberry and lemon granita) Buon Appetito!
New York, New York/ Saturday, February 28th, 4pm to 7pm (145.) per person/ private group class/ sold out
Waldorf Salad/ An updated version of the classic Waldorf salad with Bibb lettuce, red delicious apples, currants, celery, walnuts in a chive-yogurt dressing. Steak Delmonico with Roast Potato Wedges/ Famous char-grilled Delmonico steaks with its signature marinade and potato wedges/ Brandied Mushrooms Astoria/ Mushrooms sautéed with shallots and tarragon, flambéed in Brandy/ Baked Alaska/ Thin layers of pound cake with alternating layers of ice cream, covered with a whipped meringue topping and torched with the blow torch.
March 2026:
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Knife Skills Class/ Tuesday, March 10th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Essentials (125.) per person/ sold out/ New Date Added! Saturday April 11th / 11am to 2pm
Learn to hone, sharpen, position, slice, dice, chiffonade, mince, and julienne just like a pro! Plus, a whole chicken breakdown demonstration at the end of class. Also included, tasty noshes, such as delicious veggie and cheese flatbreads and our class made mushroom, and tomato-basil bruschetta!
Gourmet Fish Cookery Class/ Thursday, March 12th / 6pm to 9pm/ Popular Pick! / Gluten Free! (135.) per person/ 5 openings available
An uncomplicated approach to the methods of Fish Cookery, implementing a variety of cooking techniques (baking, steaming, pan-fry and poaching) all with delicious sauces, accompaniments, and the most amazing results! Wild Cod Baked in Parchment w/ julienne leeks, fennel, mushrooms and herbed- garlic butter. Perfectly Poached Salmon w/ Sauce Ravigote (caper, lemon, sundried tomato, chopped olive and fresh herb dressing), Pan-Seared Red Snapper Fillets with Chive Beurre Blanc / pan-seared snapper with a white wine-chive-shallot butter sauce accompanied w/ tomato Provençal and fingerling potatoes.
The Paella Festival! Wednesday, March 18th/ 6pm to 9pm (135.) per person/ Gluten Free/ 6 openings available
Festive, Delicious and Fun to make! Learn the art and finesse in creating these amazing Spanish Paella dishes! Paella Marinara (w/ calamari, shrimp, and mussels), Paella con Pollo y Linguiça (chicken and linguiça sausage) and Paella Vegetariana (vegetarian w/ artichokes, edamame, zucchini, olives). Also included, pitchers of Chef Joe’s deliciously refreshing, homemade Sangria. ¡Buen Provecho!
Soufflé Class/ Savory and Sweet! Saturday, March 21st/ 11am to 2pm/ Customer Favorite! (125.) per person/ 6 openings available
Master the artistry and sublime elegance in creating these amazing, light, and airy sweet and savory soufflés! These mouthwatering delicious soufflés are fun and easy to make once you know the techniques and tricks of the trade! Porcini Mushroom Soufflé/ Soufflé aux Cèpes (Porcini mushrooms, chives and sharp white cheddar soufflés) Grand Marnier Soufflés (Light and airy soufflés with orange-cognac liqueur) Soufflé au Fromage avec Herbes (Gruyère cheese-fines herbes soufflés) and Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflés with Crème Anglaise... We will make them all!
Chicken Cookery Class/ La Cuisine du Poulet Tuesday, March 24th / 6pm to 9pm/ Essentials (135.) per person/ 4 openings available
An easy approach to the essential methods and techniques of chicken cookery (braising, roasting and sautéing). In this class, you will surely gain an air of confidence and the most incredible, palate pleasing results! Coq au Vin (Chicken fricassee braised in a luscious red wine sauce of mushrooms, pearl onions and bacon lardons), Poulet Rôti (The perfect, whole roasted chicken w/ fresh herbs, lemons, and aromatics), Sauté de Poulet au Citron et aux Câpres (Sautéed boneless, skinless chicken breast paillards w/ lemon, caper, parsley, and butter sauce) Accompanied with tomato Provençal, roasted creamer potatoes and arugula salad.
April 2026:
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Knife Skills Class/ Saturday, April 11th/ 11am to 2pm/ Daytime Saturday Class! / Essentials (125.) per person/ 5 openings available
Learn to hone, sharpen, position, slice, dice, chiffonade, mince, and julienne just like a pro! Plus, a whole chicken breakdown demonstration at the end of class. Also included, tasty noshes, such as delicious veggie, cured meat and cheese flatbreads and our class made mushroom, and tomato-basil bruschetta!
Dates are available for Private Group Classes and Team Buildings!
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