Barbecues San Francisco

A Very San Francisco Summer Picnic Potluck and BBQ - Golden Gate Park

**A Very San Francisco Summer Picnic Picnic Potluck and BBQ** **A Fundraiser for *Tenderloin Tessie*** *September* is the start of a San Francisco summer, and San Francisco Foodies is taking advantage of the cool, but not cold weather for an outdoor potluck picnic in wonderful Golden Gate Park. *Tenderloin Tessie* is a very San Francisco Non-Profit who provides Holiday meals (Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter) for people who do not have any local family to spend the holiday, mainly San Francisco's Elders and new arrivals. *Tenderloin Tessie* has been doing this every year for over fifty (50) years, different than similar non-profits, their dinners treat the attendees as diners to a full service dinner. A five ($5) dollar donation can be sent through *[Tenderloin Tessie's](https://tenderlointessie.com/#)*[ website](https://tenderlointessie.com/#), San Francisco Foodies doesn't act as a middle person for their donations, nor do we profit. This is a return to the *Potluck Picnic format with grills available.* A potluck is where each attendee brings something they either made or bought from a restaurant that matches the theme, our theme is *San Francisco Labor Day*. Bring a dish that reflects your work, or the work you want to do. Artsy, mechanical, all forms are welcome. Our site has grills for the finishing marks and heat, and also for sliders, hamburgers and hotdogs, add condiments to make them as foodie as you want. We'll have a ***Condiment Swap***, a **Recipe Swap** and a ***San Francisco Foodie Recommendation List*** (*and a catchy name for the list)* for restaurants, Pop Ups, Bars, Festivals anywhere food can be found. I'll publish after the picnic. Also, a meeting for ***New Organizers*** and those that may want to host events. ***Come join our group of thirteen event organizers.*** Please bring a Potluck dish of your creation to feed about six people, or from your favorite restaurant, Roast Pork, Dim Sum, Sandwiches, Pies, Cupcakes are always a hit. To signup with what dish you are bringing use [eventbrite link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-very-san-francisco-summer-picnic-potluck-and-bbq-golden-gate-park-tickets-1998249642472?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=), which will also create a nice pass to remember this event. **Agenda** * 11 - Site Setup * 11:30 Cooking for those items that need a touch of heat. * NOON - Eating and Greeting * 1 - Condiment Exchange (described below) * 1:30 - Recipe Exchange * 2 - San Francisco Foodie Recommendations (described below) * 3 - Clean Up and Until next year! First at least a $20 donation is requested for our *Non-Profit of the year*, a URL for where that donation can be sent (HERE TBD). Second I am asking for *volunteers*, to help check people in, take donations and organize the food and drinks. I will have a separate dinner event to thank the volunteers, but you need to sign up for both, and when you sign up here, please put in the comments if you would like to volunteer, first come first chosen. All volunteers are invited to an after party starting at a famous San Francisco Restaurant, *TBD* ***None of the restaurants and shops mentioned are sponsors of this event***. *Alcohol (Beer and Wine) is allowed, as long as it's not in glass containers.* Now.. what will we do there for three hours besides socialize with others in our community? I'll fill in more as we march closer. 1. All attendees can participate in *San Francisco Foodies* *Restaurant List*. This will be a non-ranked list of Twenty-Five amazing meals from the great attendees. 2. **Ingredient Exchange**: Bring some of your ingredients that you don't want, or have too many of; *you know that one in the back of your cabinet;* and we will exchange them. *Use event comments to hype yours, sending them to a new cook.* 3. **Recipe Exchange:** Bring a recipe and exchange with the various foodies who come. *As a note.. San Francisco Foodies won't charge any place to be listed, if they don't want to be on our list they can opt-out, and we do not have any pay advertising.* **History** For the past eleven years I have hosted a picnic to raise money for a *San Francisco* Non-Profit. As I said above, this year's non-profit is *[Tenderloin Tessie](https://tenderlointessie.com/#)*. We've held this in various picnic areas in San Francisco's World Class Golden Gate Park. We had a high of 135 people at this site in 2019, then of course 2020 had lock-downs, but we were given permission having our reservation so far in advance but only twelve lucky people were allowed to attend by San Francisco Parks and Recreation and we made the most of it, and with an additional fundraiser sent some money to *Holiday Meals - Tenderloin Tessie* who holds four meals a year at the Unitarian Church for San Franciscans who do not have anyone over the major holidays. Another year we raised money for *Trevor's Project.* A Suicide Prevention Hotline for young adults, recently losing Federal Funds, they are relying on public support now more than ever, and they are not the only one. San Francisco Foodies from a small group that showed raised over $500. Finally last year was Muttville, we raised about $200. **Adminsitrivia** Site has a slope entrance and a parking lot nearby, but is not easily accessible for those with mobility problems, however in past years we have had people in wheelchairs (with large wheels) and persons who were blind who were able to attend and enjoyed the festivities. *Use event comments for Car Pooling and Ride Sharing.* *Many thanks for the photos and history from restaurant website* **#EatSanFrancisco #SanFranciscoFoodies #SFFoodies** *Photos and history from unsplash - credit Vino Li*

Barefoot Lake Merritt loop - 1st Sundays at 8:30 am

We meet weekly Rain or Shine! 3.1 miles around Lake Merritt. No runner left behind. Very barefootable surfaces. If you can run 3 miles in shoes then you can probably do this barefoot. Runners in shoes and sandals are welcome too. We gather at 8:30 AM and start our run around 8:40 AM. If people are into it we'll go to have a coffee afterwards at nearby Lakeview Cafe. Meet us there even if you miss the run!

3rd Annual Potluck / BBQ Picnic @ Crown Beach, Alameda - City View Picnic site

Embarcadero Fish!

Atabey's Treasure is another temporary installation from Burning Man by Puerto Rican artist NiNo. Learn more about the piece here: https://www.bigartloop.org/atabeys-treasure Sharon will be leading this Meetup while Steph is out of town. Gather to share around 12:15/12:30 Dress warm and bring a chair. Parking is NOT free along the Embarcadero on Sundays so keep an eye on parking rules to avoid tickets!

Summer Potluck! (Collabo event)

Lets' get together on the island to enjoy good food, great convos and beautiful scenery of Crown Beach! Bring your favorite dish, snack, dessert and/or drinks to share. Blankets. beach chairs, outdoor games or anything else to be comfortable are also encouraged. We'll plan to grab a couple of picnic tables too. This is a collaborative event with the Alameda Ladies meetup group, but its a co-ed gathering to bring community together. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends under the warm summer sun!

Beers and Biotech at Curry Pizza House South San Francisco | Aug 27, 2026

Join us on Thursday, August 27th, 2026, from 6pm to 8pm PDT in South San Francisco for Beers & Biotech. Get ready for another round of **Beers & Biotech** on **Thursday, August 27th, 2026, from 6pm to 8pm PDT** in South San Francisco. Join us at **Curry Pizza House, 415 Grand Avenue**, a relaxed spot perfect for great conversations and new connections. Enjoy local craft beers, wines, and ciders, along with our famous Indian-fusion pizzas throughout the evening. **We’ll also have beers and pizza by the slice available for purchase.** Whether you’re a biotech veteran or just entering the field, it’s a great chance to mingle with the Bay Area’s dynamic biotech community. **This event is FREE with an RSVP!** **RSVP NOW: [http://beers-and-biotech.eventbrite.com/](http://beers-and-biotech.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** We invite entrepreneurs, employees, and researchers to join this South San Francisco business networking event. Come prepared to forge new connections, grow your network, and enjoy a fun and engaging evening! Previous attendees have includes people from companies such as: Genentech, Amgen, Calico Life Sciences, Kaiser Permanente, 23ANDME, Pfizer, ABBVIE, INC, Accenture, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Kairser Permanente, and more. Regardless of your age, industry level, or industry, you are welcome to join us! [The Professional Connector](https://professionalconnector.com/) has hosted successful events with well-known sponsors and partners. Based on the type of event we reach out to different partners we have worked with in the past and are always looking for new sponsors. Our previous Partners and Sponsors have included such companies as WP Engine, Instapage, vCita, General Assembly, Constant Contact, Yelp, WeWork, Diablo Magazine, SF Business Times, Lyft, Uber and more. To learn more about our Sponsorship Opportunities, call us today at 510-761-5895 or visit our website [www.ProfessionalConnector.com/Sponsors/](https://www.professionalconnector.com/sponsors/) **VENUE HOST - Curry Pizza House / Hidden Tap & Barrel** at 415 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco. Located in the heart of Downtown South San Francisco, the birthplace of biotechnology, **Hidden Tap & Barrel** offers the ideal setting for a relaxed happy hour, right across from City Hall and just a short walk from Genentech’s landmark office. Next door, **Curry Pizza House** serves up a diverse menu of Indian-fusion pizzas, classic pies, wings, and salads. **Located at 415 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California** We cant wait to see you! **This event is FREE with an RSVP!** **RSVP NOW: [http://beers-and-biotech.eventbrite.com/](http://beers-and-biotech.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!*** **MEET THE PROFESSIONAL CONNECTOR/EVENT HOST - David Mitroff, PhD** David is a sought-after Business Growth Strategist who shares his secrets for creating successful brands that stand out and thrive. David inspires business professionals through his keynote talks on a wide range of topics such as how to build a brand with data-driven marketing, digital leadership: growing your online presence, and the psychology behind building professional connections. 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We organize and promote hundreds of business networking and social mixers to provide business professionals an opportunity to make new business and personal connections, build their network, find new clients, and expand their business. We work with companies to build their brand through events and create amazing launches and private parties. In the San Francisco Bay Area for the last 8 years we have hosted over 50+ events each year at such venues as Google, WeWork, General Assembly, Yelp, W Hotel, and more. We also host events in other cities such as at the Beverley Hills SLS Hotel and Portland Nines Hotel. Call us today to see how we might be able to help your company organize, launch parties, recruiting events, sales events, and more! **Frequently Asked Questions** **Why attend?** Looking to grow your professional network in the Bay Area biotech and entrepreneurial scene? Our events are the perfect place to meet like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, discover new opportunities, and stay in touch with what’s happening in the industry all in a relaxed, friendly environment. **Who usually attends?** Attendance varies from small, focused gatherings of 20 people to large meetups of up to 400 attendees. No matter the crowd size, you’ll find everyone open, friendly, and easy to connect with. Our event hosts are always on hand to introduce you to new contacts and keep conversations flowing. **What should I bring?** Come prepared with business cards and an updated LinkedIn profile something short and shareable like [linkedin.com/in/davidmitroff](https://linkedin.com/in/davidmitroff).It’s a simple way to make connections that last beyond the event. **Is there a dress code?** We recommend **business casual**. Even if you’re coming straight from home, dress as if you’re heading to work you never know who you might meet! Photos and videos will be taken throughout the evening, so it’s a great chance to look sharp and professional. **What’s on the menu?** Expect *Curry Pizza House’s* crowd-favorite Indian-fusion pizzas served all evening long a delicious mix of bold flavors perfect for fueling great conversations . **Want to expand your business network?** Whether you’re refining your business strategy, exploring go-to-market ideas for your product, or just looking for post-work inspiration, our community of experienced professionals and industry experts is here to help. And if you’re searching for the perfect after-work mixer, invite your colleagues and join us! **This event is FREE with an RSVP!** **RSVP NOW: [http://beers-and-biotech.eventbrite.com/](http://beers-and-biotech.eventbrite.com/)** ***RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!***

Summer Potluck

Walk & Talk: Culinary Conversations from the Ferry Building to Fort Mason

Join us for a slow, leisurely stroll along the beautiful San Francisco waterfront to talk all things cooking! Whether you are a seasoned home chef or just looking for culinary inspiration, this is the perfect chance to connect with others, swap advice, trade favorite recipes, and share your latest kitchen creations. Our Route We will kick things off at the iconic San Francisco Ferry Building, take a relaxed loop around the Farmers Market to check out the fresh seasonal produce, and then head down the Embarcadero. We’ll enjoy the bay views as we walk at an easy pace all the way to Fort Mason. Meeting Spot: The South "Light Cannon" at Embarcadero Plaza (right in front of the Ferry Building, before Embarcadero). How to find us: When standing in Embarcadero Plaza facing the Ferry Building, look for the towering, 45-foot metal sculpture of a woman (officially named R-Evolution). Near it, you will see two 65-foot tall steel and concrete light towers—these are the Ferry Building's "Light Cannons," and they sit on stepped pedestals. \*If you are facing the R-Evolution sculpture, the South Cannon is the light tower on your right. We will be gathering right on the steps of the South Cannon's pedestal! What to Bring * Comfortable walking shoes * Layers for the San Francisco breeze * A bottle of water * Your favorite recipes and food stories to share! I will check messages during the walk if you are late or can't find the group.

Lunch: Piccino Presidio (Table for 6)

[Piccino Presidio](https://www.piccinopresidio.com/) offers a seasonally driven menu with bright & fresh antipasti, hand tossed pizza, homemade pasta, mouthwatering entrées, a curated wine selection, and craft cocktails from the bar. We source local and sustainable ingredients from our own farm in Healdsburg, California and other hyper-local farmers and producers. Afterwards, we can walk off the calories through the Presidio. **Administrative Trivia** Typical plates average $25. Known for their hyper-local freshly inspired dishes. August 2026 Lunch [Menu](https://www.piccinopresidio.com/s/080126Presidio-Lunch.pdf) **Taxes and Fees** Dining in San Francisco has a sales tax (8.625%) and possibly an employee health mandate (5%), a tip (20%) may be automatically added because of the size of our party, even on individual bills. I usually add \~35% to each raw bill adding individual dishes, which should include all of these, and round final payment to the closest dollar. Please bring cash, Apple Cash, or use Zelle. **Parking and Transportation** Muni: 43, 45 (Lyon St & Greenwich St) If driving, suggestion from the establishment: To access the garage: Enter the Presidio from the Lombard gate, take your first right on to Lombard Dr, pull into the first driveway on your right where you will see a security kiosk, they will direct you to the garage. Once inside the garage there is signage directing you to Piccino. Garage Parking: [One Letterman Drive garage](https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/underground/letterman_digital_arts_center/94129/san_francisco/?arriving=202608042030&leaving=202608042230) (validated for $5) Street Parking possible on Lyon Street and metered max 2 hours.

Brunch - Oakland Grill

Join us for brunch at the Oakland Grill in Jack London Square!

Friday Breakfast at Mo's Grill

Join us for breakfast at Mo's Grill Enjoy a meal with new friends and help build community, let us know if you can make it! sfdinerclub@gmail.com @sfdinerclub

Heirloom Tomato Menu at Bosco: Dinner for 6

Tomato lovers, this event is for you. **Bosco** is a wood-fired Italian restaurant from The Absinthe Group (the creators of Hayes Valley favorites like Absinthe Brasserie & Bar). Located at 888 Brannan Street in San Francisco’s SoMa district—in the historic building formerly occupied by Bellota—the restaurant takes its name from the Italian word for "woods" or "forest." Led by co-executive chefs Ryan McIlwraith and Kaili Hill, Bosco pairs traditional Northern Italian technique with Northern California's hyper-seasonal produce. Rather than strictly adhering to traditional regional recipes, the kitchen focuses on modern, distinctly San Francisco expressions of Italian cooking. For the summer, Bosco is offering a fixed-price tomato menu for $55. We will get • Tomato & stone fruit gazpacho • Yellowfin tuna carpacchio toast • Heirloom tomato caprese • Tomato & goat cheese scarpinocc • Bone-in pork shoulder chop milanese • Green tomato & eggplant parmigiana • Heirloom tomato sorbet Although you may purchase additional items, full table participation for the tomato menu is required. Costs The prix fixe menu is $55 per person. Drinks and add-ons will be the responsibility of the person(s) who ordered them. Please be prepared to split the check at the event and pay via cash, Venmo, Zelle, or Apple Cash. Taxes and Fees Dining in San Francisco has a sales tax (8.625%) and the restaurant charges a 6% mandate, and we will add a 20% tip. Parking and Transportation Muni 19 to 8th & Bryant BART to Civic Center + Street parking is definitely possible in this neighborhood