The Delicious Economy of the Italian Kitchen: Fish on a Budget - In Person

A hands-on in-person cooking class. This class is limited to 12 students. Review our registration and cancellation policies here. Proof of full vaccination is required at the door. Masks are recommended.

Viola's explorations on keeping one's kitchen on budget without sacrificing taste and variety continue with a seafood dinner that is fit for a king and easy on the wallet. Learn Viola's eye for choosing unsung heroes of our local waters and extracting maximum flavor and use from all of their parts. 

MENU

Tortino di acciughe e cipolle rosse—Anchovy casserole with red onions

Pesce di mercato in cartoccio alle erbe e limone—Parchment baked market fish with herbs and lemon

Calamari in zimino alla bietola—Calamari with Swiss chard

Zuppetta di cozze alla sarda—Saffron and orange scented mussels and tomato stew 

Note: According to what the sea brings, we may have to substitute our fish selection. 

This menu contains the following common allergens: Fish, Shellfish, Wheat. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to cook along, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.

Let’s Cook Together! 

Viola Buitoni, chef instructor and food writer, was born in Rome and raised in Perugia, Italy. With stories and knowledge from six generations, her dishes cross the best of California agriculture with the finest Italian food imports. After moving to the US to attend NYU, Viola started Buitoni & Garretti, a catering kitchen and Italian fine foods shop in New York City. She later moved to San Francisco where she began lecturing and teaching Italian food tradition workshops at the SF Italian Cultural Institute and Italian Consulate. She teaches Italian cooking at 18 Reasons, The Civic Kitchen, and Milk Street year-round, and at the Puglia Culinary Center in the summer. In October of 2021, she will lead an immersive fall foraging workshop in Le Marche. She is a regular contributor to La Cucina Italiana US. She lives in the Mission District with her husband, son and tiny dog.

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