La Cocina

AйDa Piroshki Receives Largest Kiva Zip Loan Ever

Michelle Fernandez — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:16:49 +0000

La Cocina is thrilled to announce that we are endorsing Anna Tvelova of AйDa Piroshki in partnership with Kiva Zip and Centro Community Partners for a $25,000 loan. This is a huge accomplishment as this is largest Kiva Zip loan ever and will assist Anna on the path to opening her second location in San Francisco. You can help support Anna’s business endeavors at this link: http://bit.ly/13tMs15

IMPORTANT NOTE: any amount lent before June 21st will be multiplied by three!

Events and Marketing Coordinator: Michelle Fernandez

Michelle Fernandez — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:19:26 +0000

When Michelle was growing up, she wanted to be a writer, a Supreme Court Justice, or a Professional Chocolate Chip Cookie Taster.

A few years later, she was on her way to realize these dreams at Amherst College, where she studied Spanish and the History of War. Following graduation, she researched International Crime in the Executive Branch with a two-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalist. One late night, while browsing archives and eating her 3rd chocolate chip cookie of the night, she realized her passion lay with food.

A few weeks later, she was traveling in the Middle East and Asia with her sister and taking cooking lessons from anyone who would teach her. After 6 months abroad, she returned to the States and worked as a line cook in central Florida’s only organic, locally-sourced restaurant. A few burns and shortened thumbs later, she tried a number of odd jobs from teaching English to Spanish-speaking immigrants, to organizing for the 2012 Obama campaign, to working as a program evaluator and sometime surf instructor at the Valpo Surf Project in Valparaiso, Chile.

After moving to the Bay Area, Michelle was fortunate to start as an intern at La Cocina before becoming Operations Assistant and then Events and Marketing Coordinator. She’s thrilled to have found a job she loves and the surplus of pupusas around the office.

Favorite foods: sushi, choripan, her mom’s arroz con pollo, and of course, chocolate chip cookies.

contact: 415-658-9205

email: michellef@lacocinasf.org

Final Event Monday, July 1st Gitane’s Monthly Guest Bartender Series Benefiting La Cocina

Carola Mulero — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:30:25 +0000

Gitane, located on Claude Lane, is excited to announce the finale of their new monthly Guest Bartending Series. The final event is Monday, July 1st from 6pm-8pm with Eater Editor, Allie Pape mixing up her favorite cocktail from behind the restaurant’s sexy bar.

$2 dollars from every cocktail ordered throughout the night will be donated to La Cocina, the Mission’s ground-breaking business incubator designed to reduce the obstacles that often prevent entrepreneurs – primarily women – from creating successful and sustainable small businesses.

The female empowerment philosophy of the organization is something that really hit home to the women at Gitane. Co-Executive Chef Bridget Batson, Wine Director Sarah Knoelfler, and Director of Operations Leila Seppa are huge supporters of La Cocina and are excited to raise money to support their endeavors.

Carola Mulero — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:48:03 +0000

Owner: Mariko Grady

Website: http://www.aedansf.com

Email: mariko@aedansf.com

Phone: (415) 260-9435

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AedanFermentedFoods

Twitter: Coming soon!

Where to Find Us: San Francisco Ferry Plaza

About Aedan: Aedan is the company that provides Japanese traditional fermented foods. Aedan’s most important product is hand-crafted fresh koji. Mariko, its owner creates high quality fermented products based on this fresh koji. Her products are probiotic, rich in enzymes, crafted by hand.

2012 Annual Report

Carola Mulero — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:40:34 +0000

“Growing the economy and fostering entrepreneurs from the local economy”. Learn more about our organization and the businesses that are part of it in our 2012 La Cocina annual report… more

Check out our 2013 Artisan Culinary Class Schedule!

Margarita — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:30:50 +0000

2013 is just around the corner and your favorite La Cocina Culinary Classes are back, along with plenty of new ones. Whether you’re interested in making Nepalese dumplings, making masa with your munchkins or learning the complex art of Mexican moles, La Cocina entrepreneurs will teach you everything you need to turn you into a top chef and impress all of your friends.

La Luna Cupcakes opens a store in Downtown

Carola Mulero — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:40:21 +0000

From March 21st, you will find La Luna Cupcakes at the Crocker Galleria in Downtown San Francisco. Elvia Buendia chef and owner, will be offering a wide variety of cupcake flavors to satisfy all tastes.

Go and grab your favorite one!

La Luna Cupcakes
50 Post St. Level 1 store #10
San Francisco, CA 19104
Phone: (510) 904.2864
Email: lalunacupcakes@gmail.com

Where to Find La Cocina Businesses

Margarita — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:15:13 +0000

We got the perfect guide for you! Click here to view detailed map.

Feb 13: Valentine’s Day Sweets from 6.30-9pm

caleb — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:10:40 +0000

There’s nothing like the heat of the kitchen to bring you and your sweetie closer together. Add a few bottles of wine, melted chocolate and creamy frosting, well, it may just get too hot to handle. Join expert chocolatiers Christine Doerr of Neo Cocoa and Cristina Arantes from Kika’s Treats, and cupcake extraordinaire Elvia Buendia from La Luna Cupcakes, in making truffles, caramels and mini cupcakes. It’s up to you whether you eat it all before or after a delightful dinner by Delicioso Creperie. Get tickets here.

Sponsored by: Whole Foods

2013 San Francisco Street Food Festival

Carola Mulero — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:27:32 +0000

Click here to visit the San Francisco Street Food Festival website.

More details are coming soon! In the meantime, we are excited to be working with these sponsors for this year’s Festival!

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