Of course I have to do a shout-out for fellow Calabrese Rosetta Costantino, whose new book, My Calabria: Rustic Family Cooking from Italy’s Undiscovered South, just came out. Here are some highlights of events and classes; read the complete list here.
This Thursday November 4th is an all-Calabrian dinner menu at Oliveto Restaurant (6pm). Reserve at 510-547-5356. 5655 College Ave., Oakland.
Saturday November 6th is a ricotta-making demo at The Pasta Shop Rockridge Market Hall (1pm-2pm is the demo, and 2pm-3pm for recipe tastings, book signing, discussion). 5655 College Ave., Oakland, 510-250-6001.
On Saturday November 13th is a cooking class at Cavallo Point, 4pm-8pm. Cavallo Point; 601 Murray Cir., Fort Baker, Sausalito, 888-651-2003.
On Sunday November 14th is a Cooks with Books Luncheon at A16 (12pm). For reservations, contact Book Passage; 415-927-0960.
There are many more events, be sure to read all about them here.