Barbecues San Francisco

The Test Kitchen Does Litquake

**[Five Tastes: Delicious Recipes for Chinese Flavors with Fuchsia Dunlop](https://omnivorebooks.myshopify.com/collections/upcoming-events/products/fuchsia-dunlop-author-talk-five-tastes-delicious-recipes-for-chinese-flavors)** Cooks! The Test Kitchen is doing Litquake. Let’s get out of the kitchen and into the streets. Join your fellow cooks in learning about how over thousands of years, Chinese chefs have mastered how to combine the five tastes―sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and pungent―harmoniously in a dish. In her latest cookbook, *Five Tastes*, Fuchsia Dunlop shares with home cooks 120 easy recipes inspired by culinary traditions across China. She includes both old-fashioned favorites and her freshly invented dishes that combine Chinese flavors with produce found in any Western market or supermarket. Show up early because it’s first come, first served seating.

Barefoot Lake Merritt loop - 1st Sundays at 8:30 am

We meet weekly Rain or Shine! 3.1 miles around Lake Merritt. No runner left behind. Very barefootable surfaces. If you can run 3 miles in shoes then you can probably do this barefoot. Runners in shoes and sandals are welcome too. We gather at 8:30 AM and start our run around 8:40 AM. If people are into it we'll go to have a coffee afterwards at nearby Lakeview Cafe. Meet us there even if you miss the run!

Dinner at Nopa: Table for 6 ($25 Deposit)

(Event description written with the help of AI) **Nopa** is a staple of San Francisco’s dining scene, located on the corner of Divisadero and Hayes Streets in the North of Panhandle neighborhood. Known for pioneered farm-to-table dining and vibrant late-night hospitality, it serves thoughtful Californian-Mediterranean cuisine made with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. **Chefs & Culinary Ethos** * Chef & Founder: Chef Laurence Jossel co-founded the restaurant in 2006 (along with partners Jeff Hanak and Allyson Jossel) and continues to lead the kitchen. His background includes years at iconic Bay Area kitchens like La Folie, Gary Danko at the Ritz-Carlton, and Kokkari. * Farm-to-Table Focus: Jossel and his culinary team build daily menus around fresh produce picked directly from local Bay Area farmers' markets. * In-House Program: The kitchen emphasizes zero-waste cooking, nose-to-tail whole butchery, and in-house preservation, smoking, and wood-fire techniques. The atmosphere is energetic, social, and warm, making it popular for everything from casual neighborhood gatherings to late-night dinners. The [menus](https://www.nopasf.com/menus) change daily, but include several regular standout dishes: * Nopa Cheeseburger: A San Francisco favorite made from house-ground beef served on a toasted brioche bun with pickled onions, aioli, and hand-cut fries. * Thick-Cut Pork Chop: Consistently praised for being extraordinarily tender and juicy, cooked over live wood fire and paired with seasonal stone fruit or produce. * Ya-ya’s Fried Chicken: The dish features fresh chicken that is buttermilk-brined, Moroccan-spiced, and double-dredged before being fried until extra crispy. **Costs** Small plate starters range from $14-24, and entrees range from $29-45. Food and drinks will be the responsibility of the person(s) who ordered them. No separate checks. Please be prepared to split the check at the event and pay via cash, Venmo, Zelle, or Apple Cash. I will collect the $25 deposit about a week before the event. If you attend the event, the deposit will be deducted from the amount you owe for your meal. Please stay on top of your notifications and messages in Meetup so you don’t miss out on essential communications. **Taxes and Fees** Dining in San Francisco has a sales tax (8.625%). The restaurant charges a mandate of 6% and a mandatory gratuity of 20% for large parties. **Parking and Transportation** Muni 24 to Divisidero & Hayes; 6 to Hayes & Divisidero Limited street parking

Barefoot Lake Merritt loop - 2nd Sundays at 8:30 am

We meet weekly Rain or Shine! 3.1 miles around Lake Merritt. No runner left behind. Very barefootable surfaces. If you can run 3 miles in shoes then you can probably do this barefoot. Runners in shoes and sandals are welcome too. We gather at 8:30 AM and start our run around 8:40 AM. If people are into it we'll go to have a coffee afterwards at nearby Lakeview Cafe. Meet us there even if you miss the run!

Tuesday Dinner at The Front Porch

Join SF Diner Club for dinner at The Front Porch! Enjoy a meal with new friends and help build community! let us know if you can make! sfdinerclub@gmail.com @sfdinerclub

Open Studios at HVAW featuring artists Barbara Early and

Come visit us on October 24 & 25 during Weekend 4 of ArtSpan’s SF Open Studios. We will be welcoming the public into our gallery space from 11am to 5pm on both dates. Visit to purchase work directly, ask anything about art practice! Featuring original figure drawings and mixed media artwork by Barbara Early [@obabso](https://www.instagram.com/obabso/). Additional featured guest artist Dan Newcome [@dnuke](https://www.instagram.com/dnuke/)  295 Oak Street at Octavia, SF Learn more about SF Open Studios and how to visit hundreds of other artist studios September 26-October 25 at artspan.org/visitsfos ![]() *"Figure drawing is my first love. I’m drawn to the immediacy of charcoal, pencil, and pastel which allow for both precision and spontaneity, as well as to the layered possibilities of digital and mixed media. Rooted in early studies of gesture and anatomy, my figure work explores questions of presence, identity, and the stories our bodies tell. I’m equally engaged in creating and curating, and have spent the past decade contributing to this community-centered gallery space that values access, experimentation, and dialogue across disciplines. For me, drawing remains both a grounding force and a way of seeing: an act of attention, empathy, and transformation."* *\- Barbara "Babs" Early* ![]() . Pictured: works by Barbara Early @[obabso ](http://www.instagram.com/obabso)

Dinner at Mom's Tofu House

[Festival] World of Dumplings

**World of Dumplings** *World of Dumplings* is a festival organized by *Asians are Strong*. Tickets are free, but dumplings are not. This is the third year of this festival at the Ferry Building. a few dozen vendors will showcase their various dumplings from around the world, many cuisines will be represented celebrating the cultures of many asian countries and others including Italy and Spain. This is a large festival, so it is loosely organized, we'll meet around 11:00a at the western front doors near Peaches Patties. I'll have a flag, I will also have a discussion channel created for this event on WhatsApp in the San Francisco Foodies group, so people can point out great finds, posting in this event's comments is also recommended. **Minutiae** Tickets are free, and can be purchased at [World of Dumplings 2026](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-of-dumplings-2026-tickets-1997773482264) **History** Started by *Asians are Strong* in 2024, this is the third year at the San Francisco Ferry building, last year was a lot of fun. From their site: *What to expect:* * *Dumplings from all over the world* * *25+ restaurant vendors* * *Eating contests* * *Cooking demos* * *Beer garden* * *Raffle prizes* * *Dumpling trivia* * *Family activities* * *Performances* * *Music* * *And more exciting new additions to be announced!* Administratriva Estimated Cost (of Entree or three course meal) *Dress is smart casual*

[Festival] Chowder Fest 2026 - (free or $50 and up) Be a Judge

**Chowder Fest 2026** An annual *Fisherman's Wharf* event, *Chowder Fest*, about a dozen local restaurants competing for *Best of the Chowders.* The Event itself is free, with music and other amusements, but for tastings and the right to vote a ticket must be purchased, Purchase tickets [Fisherman's Wharf Chowder Fest](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fishermans-wharf-chowder-fest-tickets-2000661026988?aff=oddtdtcreator) Taking over Fisherman's Wharf annually since 2013, (nearing there 15th year anniversary) are about fifty vendors, live music and of course restaurants (about a dozen) competing to be the *big chowder* (or whatever they call the winner). There are many types of Clam Chowder. *New England's creamy*, *New York's Tangy Tomato Based*, and *Rhode Island's Clear*. Of course the hybrids should be mentioned, half-cream, half tomato (*Long Island Style*) and other combinations. Some other lessor known varieties are *Portuguese* (think New York with sausage), *Minorcan* (Florida) *Style* (imagine New York Style with Italian spices and a Florida spicy pepper), *Hatteras* (North Carolina) *Style* (Rhode Island with Bacon) finally, of course, *San Francisco Style* (New England Style in a Sour Dough Bowl). *Feel free to drop your favorite in the comments.* Even with so many variations it seems every restaurant is a little different, a secret ingredient, a surprise element, I wonder what is in store this year at the Wharf. I signed up for the *Judge's Table.* If anyone else has, let me know and maybe we can sit together. For my examples of outstanding Clam Chowder from our San Francisco Bay Area, there is *Hog Island Oyster* in the Ferry Building is amazing, and *Swan Oyster Depot* is steady classic. I, Dean, will have a blue flag, we will meet at the starting location and then can go through the event as a group or individually, perhaps eating together at the end. If anyone else purchases judges tickets let me know, maybe we can sit together. **Minutiae** Full event details on eventbrite, there is a discount for five tickets, use comments to find friends. **Event Information** *Saturday\, October 24\, 2026 \| 12:00 – 5:00 PM \| Little Embarcadero\, Fisherman's Wharf\, San Francisco* Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl, steps from Fisherman’s Wharf iconic piers — this October, that's the whole afternoon. **The Fisherman's Wharf Chowder Fest** brings 8–12 local restaurants together to compete for the title of San Francisco's Best Clam Chowder, judged live on the waterfront. Free to attend — watch the competition, shop the marketplace, enjoy free activities and catch the entertainment at no cost. Want to taste the best clam chowder in San Francisco yourself? Grab a Taster's Pass while supplies last! ### What to Expect * **Live chowder competition** — 8–12 SF restaurants go head-to-head for San Francisco's Best Clam Chowder, Best Theme & Display, and the People's Choice. * **Judged live** — San Francisco culinary tastemakers score every entry right in front of the crowd. * **Your vote counts** — Ticket holders vote for People's Choice via QR code. * **Marketplace & outdoor bars** — food, drink, and retail vendors line the Wharf all afternoon. * **Live entertainment** — enjoy live music, demonstrations, and competition updates from the host and judges * **Free activities** — photo ops, workshops, and lawn games, all included with general admission. from event website **Administratriva** Festival payment is via [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fishermans-wharf-chowder-fest-tickets-2000661026988?aff=oddtdtcreator) *Dress is cool casual* **Transportation to Fisherman's Wharf** MUNI: F, 30 Finding street parking in Fisherman's Wharf is usually impossible. Parking garages can be found nearby *Use event comments for Car Pooling and Ride Sharing.* *Many thanks for the photos and history from event website* **#EatSanFrancisco #SanFranciscoFoodies #SFFoodies** *We Look Forward to Seeing you at This and Other San Francisco Foodies Events*

BYO Cheese in Dolores Park

Embarcadero Walk & Ferry Building Snacks 🥐

Join us for a relaxed, 30-minute walk along the Embarcadero, followed by snacks or coffee at the Ferry Building. So many great food options! 📅 Saturday, October 24 🕑 10:30am 📍 I’ll let you know day of what I’m wearing so you can find us This event is for adults who don’t have children and don’t plan to have them. Come solo or with a partner/ friend 😊. We look forward to meeting everyone!

Big Bi+ Brunch #67 - October 2026