What we’re about
Have you ever looked at a recipe and thought, I’ve always wanted to try that? That’s the Test Kitchen. Everyone brings a dish they’ve never made before. Simple.
This isn’t the place for your greatest hits or a dish you’ve been perfecting for years. It’s a space to experiment, take a culinary risk, and try something new.
Because it’s a test kitchen, not everything will work—and that’s the point. A flop is still a success if you learned something. As Julia Child said, “Always bring it to the table!”
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Upcoming events
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December Test Kitchen
Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA, USCooks! December’s Test Kitchen is lighting up the longest night of the year—Sunday, December 21, in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley!
This month’s optional challenge: Winter Solstice dishes! Think cozy, glowing, and a little bit witchy. Channel your inner kitchen druid with something that honors the dark or celebrates the return of the light. Think roasted root veggies with maple and thyme, saffron rice with pomegranate, citrus-glazed chicken, baked brie with honey and herbs, ginger cake, or pears poached in mulled wine.
Come taste and toast the turning of the season.
Check out pics from past Test Kitchens on Instagram and Facebook.10 attendees
January Test Kitchen
Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA, USCooks! January’s Test Kitchen is Sunday, January 18th, in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley!
We’re kicking the year off as we always do—with Veganuary! This month, it’s all about plant-forward comfort and the coziest flavors of winter. Think butternut squash risotto, mushroom shepherd’s pie, braised greens with garlic, or spiced pear crumble.
Bring your favorite plant-powered comfort dish and help us turn a chilly January evening into something warm and delicious.
Check out pics from past Test Kitchens, including spooky Halloween dishes on Instagram and Facebook.1 attendee
February Test Kitchen
Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA, USCooks! We’re thrilled to announce that the Test Kitchen is turning three years old.
Join us for our Three-Year Anniversary Test Kitchen, where we’ll toast to three years of bold flavors, kitchen triumphs, near-misses, whatever that thing was Pete made for the October Test Kitchen, and the delicious creativity you all bring month after month. Bring a dish that feels festive to you—whether that means elevated comfort food, a show-stopping dessert, or something you’ve always wanted to try for a special occasion.
Here’s to three years of cooking together. Check out pics from the past three years of the Test Kitchens on Instagram and Facebook.1 attendee
Past events
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