Chili Crab

A hands-on in-person cooking class culminating in a dinner served with wine and beer. This class is limited to 14 students. Review our registration and cancellation policies here.

We’re kicking off the Bay Area crab season with our annual Chili Crab feast! Chef Linda's Chili Crab has become an annual ritual at 18 Reasons, and nothing says crab season like a few crustaceans smothered in chili, ginger, garlic, and herbs. Linda will guide you through cooking with fresh crabs! In addition to the iconic dish, you’ll also deep-fry and glaze pork ribs, stir-fry seasonal vegetables, and make a refreshing dessert to finish the meal. Join us for a finger-licking good time!

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Coffee Pork Ribs—Baby Back Ribs in Sticky Savory Coffee Glaze

Chili Crab—Dungeness Crab in a Hot, Sweet, and Sour Chili Egg Drop Sauce

Pea Shoots with Garlic

Fried Mantou

Grass Jelly with Pandan Syrup
 

This menu contains the following common allergens: Shellfish, Egg, Soy, 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!

Linda Tay Esposito is a teaching chef whose food represents a tribute and a commitment to the authenticity of the cuisines of the Pacific Rim. For the last two decades, Linda has shared her passion and knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisines by teaching at many notable cooking schools in the Bay Area. An all around food professional, Linda works on placemaking projects by building equitable food systems through the intersectional lens of food, sustainability and equity. She led the development of La Cocina’s municipal marketplace as well as the food program at the Presidio Tunnel Tops. She currently works on ground floor activation initiatives at several affordable housing projects in San Francisco. Linda's specialties include Malaysian cuisine, Chinese cuisine, and various Southeast Asian cuisines. She teaches both public and private cooking classes and hosts pop-up dinners at 18 Reasons.

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