Asian Culinary Forum

SYMPOSIUM

Filipino Flavors: Tradition & Innovation

May 15 & 16, 2010

International Culinary School at
The Art Institute of California-San Francisco
1170 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

LOCATION

We’re proud to have the International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California-San Francisco as a generous supporter of our symposium.

Located at the historic United Nations Plaza in San Francisco, where 65 years ago the Charter of the United Nations was signed to mark the birth of the famed organization, the International Culinary School will host our 2010 symposium on Filipino cuisine. Its state-of-the-art kitchens and new restaurant lie at the heart of San Francisco, in view of City Hall and within steps from the Civic Center BART and Muni station.

Filipino farm workers were critical to the early success of California’s agricultural industry, and Northern California remains home to the most concentrated community of Filipinos outside of Metro Manila.

The San Francisco Bay Area, long recognized as one of the premier culinary capitals of the world, leads the way in food culture and politics. With its historic neighborhoods and diverse communities, its culinary artisans and specialty agriculture, and its renowned restaurants and its respected universities with ground-breaking cultural studies departments, our city is the ideal setting for this important conference on the future of Filipino flavors.

We encourage all attendees to use public transportation. As a hub for BART subway lines, and numerous MUNI trains and buses, the Civic Center is highly accessible by public transport.

DIRECTIONS

This year’s symposium will be taking place in the 10 United Nations Building at 1130 Market Street, behind the fountain on the northern side of Market near the corner of 7th Street. Once you arrive, please make your way up to the International Culinary School located on the 6th floor.

BART/MUNI

Take BART or MUNI trains to the Civic Center Station. Proceed up the stairs or escalators at the north exits. We’re located on the corner of 7th and Market, right behind the fountain.

Muni bus lines 5, 6, 9, 14 19, 21, 31, 45, 47 and 71 all stop within 2 blocks of The Art Institute.

PARKING

If you are driving, there are two outdoor parking lots on 8th Street, between Market and Mission. There is also a covered parking garage, located at the SOMA Grand, accessible from Mission Street, between 7th and 8th. Parking costs approximately $10 per day.