Chef Joe's Culinary Salon

The Best Little Cooking Classes In San Francisco!
16 -B Sanchez Street, 94114

Celebrating 17 Amazing Years!

Awarded Best Cooking School in San Francisco!

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October 2024:
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The Road to Marrakesh/ Moroccan Cuisine Menu/ Thursday, October 10th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Customer Favorite!  (135.) per person/ sold out
 Embark upon an amazing culinary adventure creating this sumptuous Moroccan Feast! Chicken Tagine (Braised chicken with aromatic vegetables, saffron, turmeric, garlic, dried apricots, and almonds served over couscous), Pumpkin, Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew (Butternut squash, sweet potato, garbanzo bean, saffron-ginger stew), Cucumber-Olive Za'atar Salad (Cucumbers, za'atar spices, and olives w/ grilled flatbread) Moroccan Lemon-Yogurt Cake (Zesty lemon yogurt cake drenched in orange blossom water-honey syrup)


The Curry Kart/ Gluten Free! Wednesday, October 16th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Popular Pick! (125.) per person/ N/A
What a palate pleasing extravaganza we will have creating these exotic and enticingly delicious curry dishes- featuring: Curried Lentil Dal and Spinach, Chicken Coconut Curry, and luscious Lamb Curry Masala. Including a bevy of tantalizing accompaniments: Steamed basmati rice, crisp papadums, chutney, yogurt sauce, crushed peanuts, raisins, shaved toasted coconut and cilantro leaves.


The Ultimate Desserts Class/ Mediterranean Style! Saturday, September 19th/ 11am to 2pm/ Chef's Pick! (125.) per person/ new! sold out

Take a sumptuously deep dive into the realm of mouthwateringly delicious Mediterranean desserts! Featuring: Kataifi (Finely shredded phyllo pastry strands rolled up with chopped walnut-pistachio-almond-cinnamon filling and drenched in a honey-orange syrup), Cardamom Fig Jam Thumbprint Cookies, Revani Cake, Sesame Tahini Cookies (GF) and Fresh Berry-Zabaglione Gratins. With plenty leftover to take home! YUM! 


The Prague to Budapest Connection/ Thursday, October 24st/ 6pm to 9pm/ Fall Favorite! (135.) per person/ sold out

Savor the depth, richness, and deliciously robust flavors of Eastern European Czech-Hungarian Cuisines. Stuffed Red Bell Peppers (Töltött Paprika), Hungarian Beef Goulash (Pörkölt), Czech Dumplings (Knedlíky) and Crispy Apple Strudel (Jablečný štrúdl).


New Orleans Brunch Class/ The Vieux Carré/ Saturday, October 26th/ 11am to 2pm/ *special deluxe class* (125.) per person/ open

A tantalizingly delicious homage to New Orleans’ famous Commander’s Palace, Brennan’s, Café Du Monde, and Antoine’s Restaurant where a bountiful brunch and friends take center stage! Spicy Grilled Cajun Shrimp w/ Cheesy Cheddar Grits, Eggs Sardou (Poached Eggs over Bechamel Spinach, Artichoke Bottoms, Hollandaise Sauce, English Muffin, and Crumbled Bacon Bits), French Press Coffee with optional available additions of Chicory, Grand Marnier, Bourbon, and Whipped Cream (both Regular and Decaf), and Grapefruit Brûlée!


Knife Skills Class/ Tuesday, October 29th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Essentials (115.) per person/ sold out
An essential for home cooks, chefs, novices, and culinary wizards alike. 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, free noshes, such as delicious veggie and cheese flatbreads and our class made mushroom, and tomato-basil. bruschetta!


November 2024:
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Chicken Cookery Class/ La Cuisine du Poulet Thursday, November 7th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Customer Favorite/ Essentials (125.) per person/ open
 A stress-free approach to the essential methods and techniques of chicken cookery (braising, roasting and sautéing). In this class, you will learn to create these amazing chicken cookery dishes with an air of confidence and the most delicious, palate pleasing results! Coq au Vin (Chicken fricassee braised in a red wine sauce of mushrooms, 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 rosemary potatoes and a seasonal vegetable.

Pasta Sauces Class/ Saturday, November 9th / 11am to 2pm/ Popular Pick! (125.) per person/ open
In this intensive class we will create 4 incredibly delicious, savory, homemade pasta sauces that will sure to be your go to favorites. All these delicious sauces will be paired with cooked to order, “al dente” durum wheat-semolina pasta. Gluten free pasta can be available upon advance request. Spaghetti Carbonara, Penne alla Puttanesca, Gemelli Pasta w/ Basil-Spinach-Arugula-Almond-Garlic-Pesto and Rigatoni Rigate w/ Rich and Meaty Bolognese Sauce. Plenty of good eats in this class!

Splendors of India/ Vegetarian Cooking/ Thursday, November 14th / 6pm to 9pm *Special* (125.) per person/ *VEGAN/ open
 Fresh, exotic, healthy and flavorful Vegetarian/Vegan Indian Cooking with a myriad of spices! Handmade Phulkas (Homemade, Griddled, Indian style Flatbreads), Gobhi Sarson (Cauliflower, Mustard Greens, Garbanzo Beans, Chilies, Ginger, and Spices) Kachumber Salad (North Indian Cucumber Salad) Dal Saag (Simmered Lentils w/ Spinach and Spices) and Mint Raita (Yogurt-Mint Sauce) This menu is all *VEGAN except the yogurt sauce which is served on the side.

Soufflé Class/ Sweet and Savory! Saturday, November 16th/ 11am to 2pm/ Customer Favorite!  (125.) per person/ open
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! Soufflé Tomate Basilic (Tomato-Basil and Cheddar Cheese Souffle) 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'll make them all!

Thanksgiving Italiano Style! Flavors of Lombardy/ Wednesday, November 20th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Chef's Pick! (135.) per person/ open
Celebrate the fall and holiday seasons with this sumptuous-mouth-watering Northern Italian-Lombardian feast! In this class we'll create an amazing menu featuring: Polenta Casseruola al Forno (Layered Polenta Casserole w/ Fontina, Taleggio and Parmesan Cheeses), Carciofi Bolliti con Vinaigrette (Boiled Globe Artichokes w/ Caper-Sun-Dried Tomato dressing) Tacchino Brasato ai Funghi e Rosmarino (Braised Turkey Thighs in a Luscious Red Wine Sauce with Porcini Mushrooms, Pancetta, Onions and Rosemary) and Granita di Melograno (Refreshing, Icy Pomegranate-Rose Water and Lime Juice Granita) Buon Appetito!




December 2024:
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Anti-Pasti Class/ Thursday, December 5th / 2pm to 5pm (125.) per person/ private group class/ sold out

A sumptuous and savory array of delicious, fun to make Italian appetizers. Suppli di Telefono (Deep fried risotto fritters stuffed with Mozzarella and minced prosciutto), Antipasto Misto Platter (An arrangement of fresh crudité, charcuterie, provolone, pepperoncini, olives, crusty bread, and aioli sauce), Gamberi all’ Aglio (Prawns sizzling in garlic butter, red chili flakes, parsley, and lemon juice), Bruschetta (Grilled baguette slices with tomato-basil topping and mushroom ragout topping).


From Munich to Vienna with Love/ Wednesday, December 11th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Popular Pick! (135.) per person/ open

“All aboard” as we take this amazing culinary journey from Munich to Vienna and create this scrumptiously delicious Bavarian-Viennese Feast! Celery Root-Carrot-Apple Rémoulade, Pork Tenderloin Roast (Schweinefilet braten) with Port Wine, Shallot and Plum Sauce, Spätzle, Rotkraut, and Linzer Torte.


Knife Skills Class/ Tuesday, December 17th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Essentials (115.) per person/ open
Bone up for the holidays! Knife Skills Class is an essential for home cooks, chefs, novices, and culinary wizards alike. 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, free noshes, such as delicious veggie and cheese flatbreads and our class made mushroom, and tomato-basil. bruschetta!


English Christmas Dinner/ Thursday, December 19th/ 6pm to 9pm/ Customer Favorite! (135.) per person/ open

Come celebrate the holidays as we create this incredible English Christmas Feast! Hearts of Romaine with Stilton Blue Cheese Dressing, Herb Crusted Beef Cross Rib Roast w/ Brown Gravy, Roasted Root Vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding and Layered Berry-Custard-Sherry Trifle.