Asian Culinary Forum - Past Events

SELECTED PAST EVENTS

A selection of our panel discussions, special tastings, and symposia…

May 2010

Asian Culinary Forum’s

2010 Symposium

Saturday, May 15 to Sunday, May 16

The International Culinary School at

The Art Institute of California-San Francisco

Join the Asian Culinary Forum in the heart of San Francisco for an exciting, weekend-long celebration of the foods of the Philippines.

June 2009

For the Love of Ramen

Momofuku Ando, the inventor of instant ramen, insisted that: "Peace will come to the world when people have enough to eat."

Campers, students, busy families, and well-dressed salary workers have all benefitted from the easy goodness of ramen. Its countless incarnations—mild, sour, spicy, covered in broth or swirled in curry—have traveled around the world.

Come join the conversation with:

Andy Raskin, author, The Ramen King and I

George Solt, assistant professor of history, New York University

Thy Tran (moderator), director, Asian Culinary Forum

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October 2008

2008 Symposium:
Asian Food Beyond Borders Symposium

The capstone to our weekend-long celebration, this intimate, full-day symposium brings together notable authors, artists, scholars, and chefs to explore the state of Asian cuisines around the world.

This is your unique chance to hear firsthand from influential individuals. Of course, delectable food and drink will be served thoughout the day to highlight the flavors of Asia past and present.

Plus, your registration for Sunday’s symposium includes an invitation to a special reception on Saturday, October 11, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Ferry Building’s North Arcade. The menu of delightful Pan-Asian snacks and street foods will certainly fuel the next day’s many conversations.

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July 2008

Are You What You Cook? (Click for Audio Highlights)

Join us for a provocative conversation with celebrated San Francisco chefs. They’ll share how they developed their signature styles and how their personal and professional experiences have shaped their vision of Asian cuisine. We’re honored to have on our panel:

Kelly Degala, executive chef, Pres a Vi and Va de Vi

Eric Gower, author, Breakaway Cook

Michelle Mah, formerly executive chef, Ponzu

Kirti Pant, executive chef, Junnoon

Charles Phan, executive chef, Slanted Door

Linda Carucci (moderator), chef director, International Culinary
School at The Art Institute of California - San Francisco

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