Global:SF Reception 2020

Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 | 5pm - 7pm

GlobalSF's virtual tasting celebrates the San Francisco Bay Area as a global platform for learning and innovation while raising funds for GlobalSF's initiatives building sustainable economic development in the Bay Area.

As a collaboration between Bay Area innovative food brands, experimenters, consulates, business leaders, government officials, chefs, & restaurants from San Francisco and around the world, the tasting invites attendees to experience, imagine, and contribute to shaping the future of the San Francisco Bay Area as a global and resilient region.

GlobalSF is a nonprofit 501c3, and public private partnership with the City and County of San Francisco as well as the State of California focused on global economic development. GlobalSF attracts investment, convenes global stakeholders in the public and private sectors, creates jobs, helps businesses flourish, and builds sustainable economic growth in the Bay Area.

Indulge in peak local ingredients from Good Eggs interpreted into dishes by chefs from the Bay Area. In addition, all attendees will receive promo codes for foodie and beauty treats from our partners, including China Live, Nama Fiji, and One Organic.

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Darlene Chiu Bryant, Executive Director of GlobalSF

Virtual Sake Tasting with Sequoia Sake

Virtual Tasting with Chef Tanya Holland

Virtual Tasting with Chef Yuya Yamanaka

Virtual Dessert Tasting with Chef Nichole Accettola

Remarks from HKTDC, Indonesian CG, & Beaneka coffee demo

Tanya Holland

Known for her inventive take on modern soul food, as well as comfort classics, Tanya Holland is the executive chef/owner of Brown Sugar Kitchen. She is also the author of the Brown Sugar Kitchen Cookbook and New Soul Cooking; was the host and soul food expert on the television series Melting Pot; and competed on the fifteenth season of Top Chef. Holland holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia, and a Grande Diplôme from La Varenne Ecole de Cuisine.

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Nichole Accettola

Nichole is chef/owner of Kantine, a Scandinavian-inspired eatery in San Francisco. Her cooking career began in Boston, cooking alongside skilled chefs like Barbara Lynch and Todd English. A yearning to work in European kitchens brought Nichole to Copenhagen, Denmark, where she eventually lived for over 15 years. While there, Nordic cuisines began to have an increased impact on the global culinary map, and Nichole gained experience with the techniques, flavors and culture of the region.

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Good Eggs

Good Eggs delivers absurdly fresh groceries straight to your door. We believe good food is the most powerful force for change. For our families, our community, and our environment. We have deep roots here in the Bay Area, and the highest standards in the industry. Working with local growers means less time and distance from the farm to your fridge. Your food is fresher and your dollars stay local. We’re friends with all your farmers market favorites.

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Sequoia Sake

Sequoia Sake is all about creating fresh, live and accessible sake. We believe the best way to experience sake is to drink it close to the source. That’s why we brew in the heart of San Francisco. It is our belief that the tastiest sake is the freshest sake and just like food, the fresher the better. (Brew local/drink local.) We specialize in Junmai sake which means we use only water, rice, koji and yeast. All natural and nothing added to create the best SAKE outside of Japan.

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Yuya Yamanaka

Meet Chef Yuya Yamanaka. After graduating from Japan's top culinary school, he spent several years in Paris learning their classical techniques. Using all of the artistry he has collected throughout his experiences, he is thrilled to have the opportunity to bring something unique to the fine dining scene of Hawaii. Chef Yuya is passionate about combining Parisian sensibilities with rich flavors unique to the Hawaiian islands at Paris.Hawaii.

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Beaneka Coffee

Indonesia's national motto is "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" which translates to "Unity in Diversity". We want to embody that philosophy both in our coffee and in our work, hence the name. We also unashamedly enjoy puns. Our priorities are to our customer and our farming partners. For you, we bring incredible coffee that showcases the vibrance of Indonesia's deep heritage in coffee. For our farmers, we hope to deliver consistency, fair prices, and education on sustainable growing practices and quality assurance. As we grow, we'll continue to open new doors and opportunities for community outreach and sustainability initiatives. Stay tuned.

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