CCSF Culinary Arts & Hospitality Studies

03/29/2025

🥁And the winner of this year’s Culinary Clash is…

A huge congratulations to Tash and Alex for taking 1st place! 🎉 Well done!

Kudos to Marquis and Azjenea for earning 2nd place — impressive work! 👏 And big cheers to Matt and Jake for finishing in 3rd! 🥉

We’re also excited to introduce a special award for Matt, recognizing his incredible ambition and drive. Your determination is truly inspiring, Matt!🌟

Here’s to even more success ahead!
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03/28/2025

Culinary Clash 2025 was a hit! Thank you to everyone that came to support Alex and Tash this past weekend. Stay tuned to find out the winners of this year’s Culinary Clash 🏆

Special thank you to Chef Dennis and Chef Norma for sharing wisdom and for opening your kitchen to our students, to the team for guiding and supporting them along the way, for your incredible hospitality, to CAHS for being the foundational support and cultivating their skills in and out of the kitchen, and to all that dined at the dinners.

03/27/2025

A closer look at Alex and Tash’s dishes:

1ST COURSE
Kanpachi Crudo
Avocado Meyer Lemon Crema, Pickled Fresno Chilies, Pea Shoots
Saxon Brown 2021 Chardonnay

2ND COURSE
Harissa Honey Lamb Tenderloin
Harissa Honey Pesto, Romanesco Purce, Sautéed Romanesco,
Crispy Baby Artichokes
Saxon Brown 2017 Pinot Noir

3RD COURSE
Goat Basque Cheesecake
Strawberry Compote, Poached Rhubarb, Smoked Honey Tulle

Great work, Team 3!! 🙌🏽

03/22/2025

That’s a wrap on week 2 of this year’s Culinary Clash! Thank you to all that came to support Azjenea and Marquis. 🧡

Special thank you to Chef Norma, Chef Dennis, the amazing and teams, CAHS staff, and !

03/21/2025

These ‘then and now’ photos showcase the incredible journey of our student chefs- Azjenea and Marquis. This team has come a long way since their qualifying round. Their passion, creativity, and skill have truly transformed over time — a testament to their hard work and dedication in the kitchen!

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03/18/2025

A closer look at Azjenea and Marquis’ menu:

APPETIZER: Shrimp Andouille sausage, grilled, layered over black-eyed pea salad with a honey vinaigrette. Fried dehydrated okra bay leaf emulsion.

ENTREE: OXTAILS & COLLARD GREENS
Braised oxtails with citrus sauce, sautéed collard greens with sweet potato puree.

DESSERT: TANGERINE ICE CREAM & COBBLER
Tangerines in spiced vanilla bourbon sauce; biscuit topping: carmelized pecans tangerine ice cream.

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Thank you Chef Norma, Chef Dennis, the amazing Luce team, and CAHS staff for guiding our young chefs.

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03/14/2025

& that’s a wrap on Week 1 of this year’s Culinary Clash!

Thank you Chef Norma, Chef Dennis, and the team for guiding Matt and Jake through this once in a lifetime experience, and thank you to the team for their wonderful hospitality. Also, thank you to for all the delicious wines that were paired with the students’ menus.

03/11/2025

A closer look at Jake and Matt’s Menu:

First Course:
Oysters Three Ways Chilled (mignonette, citrus pearls), Grilled (strawberry, balsamic), Tempura (yuzu aioli, shiso)

Main Course:
Duck Three Ways
Five Spice-BBQ gastrique;
Katsu with tonkatsu sauce, slaw, rice; Mousse with puffed rice, mandarin, pea tendrils

Dessert:
Red Bean-Calamansi Cannoli Gelato, citrus mousse, candied citrus

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📸: ; .gail

03/08/2025

Exciting things happened this morning! Last year’s Culinary Clash team, Aimee and Frauline, alongside Chef Dennis were featured on NBC’s Today in the Bay. They talked all things Culinary Clash!

The first event is this Sunday! Be sure to get your tickets. The Culinary Clash is an event you don’t want to miss out on.

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/community/luce-restaurant-ccsf-culinary-clash/3812338/

03/05/2025

The first weekend of The Culinary Clash is just days away. Get your tickets now!

https://www.exploretock.com/lucerestaurant/

02/28/2025

Celebrating our amazing grads and students as they come together for an unforgettable event! Big shoutout to .gumbosf (owner of ), (the professional chef winner of the contest), and for being an incredible judge!

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🎉 That’s a Wrap on Hey Auntie! 2025 – Meet Your Winners!

The gumbo was hot, the competition was tough, and the vibes were unmatched! Huge congratulations to our incredible winners who brought their A-game and wowed the judges and crowd with their amazing gumbo.

🔥 1st Place – Professional Chef:
🔥 1st Place – Home Cook: .delicious
🔥 2nd Place Overall:
🔥 3rd Place Overall:
🔥 People’s Choice Winners: &

A massive THANK YOU to all our contestants, judges, sponsors, and everyone who came out to taste, vote, and celebrate Black food culture with us.

A special shoutout to for bringing the “Going Out” prize wheel and to for making sure every contestant had the perfect heat to elevate their gumbo!

The love, energy, and support from this community is what makes Hey, Auntie! so special. Until next time, Social Family!

Drop a 🏆 in the comments to show some love for our winners!

We’re always celebrating Black food culture at Gumbo Social. Let’s make gumbo America’s national dish together!

📍 5176 3rd St., San Francisco
🕒 Monday-Tuesday: 11 AM - 3 PM | Wednesday-Saturday: 11 AM - 8 PM

02/26/2025

Get ready for the ultimate culinary showdown!

This March, join us for the annual Culinary Clash with and . The Culinary Clash is part cooking competition, part scholarship fundraiser. This exciting event brings our culinary student teams into the fine dining kitchen at Luce, located in InterContinental San Francisco.

Under the guidance of Luce’s Chef de Cuisine, Chef Dennis Efthymiou, these talented students will create their menus, battling it out for top honors and scholarships! 🏆🎓

What makes this competition special? Every ticket you purchase helps fund scholarships for CCSF’s Culinary Arts & Hospitality Studies department. A delicious way to support the future of food! Stay tuned for details on how to reserve your spot at this unforgettable event!

Purchase tickets here:

https://www.exploretock.com/lucerestaurant/

02/17/2025

01/30/2025

We are hiring! We have a Pastry Chef Instructor position open and we’re seeking skilled and passionate instructors to become part of our team. Visit this link to learn more about the position and to apply: https://jobs.ccsf.edu/postings/6491

01/28/2025

Hungry? We’ve got you covered! Check out our food outlets:

- Chef’s Table (Dine-in only):
🕒 (L) M-Th 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
📞 Reservations: 415-239-3855
📍CCSF Ocean Campus, at the Pierre Coste Room

- Cafeteria:
🕒 (B) M-Th 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
🕒 (L) M-Th 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
📍CCSF Ocean Campus, Smith Hall

- EP Cafe:
🕒 Th 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (2/13-5/1)
📍CCSF Downtown Center

- City Streets: Closed for the semester

01/18/2025

A new year, a new semester, a fresh start, and a kitchen and classroom full of possibilities! Whether you’re a returning student or new to the program, we’re ready to help you turn your culinary and hospitality dreams into reality. 🍽️📚
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📸: Student, Mya L.

12/31/2024

Shout out to a graduate of CCSF Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies, Gabriel Ventura! Gabriel is a graduate of our programs located in our Downtown Campus. He has a pop-up at Radio Havana on Valencia Street where he creates vegan pupusas and tamales. The flavors are out of this world, and his curtido—infused with turmeric—is something you do not want to miss out on.

It’s amazing to see our alumni thriving and sharing their craft with the community. If you're in the area, don’t miss out—grab a bite and support local talent!
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He is also looking for a shared use kitchen space in SF to rent so he can continue to do his pop ups. The current one he is in is closing. If anyone has a lead, please send us a message.

12/30/2024

A chef’s best friend? The right knife. Whether you’re prepping, slicing, or dicing, a sharp knife makes all the difference in the kitchen.

At , there is an industry members program where you can get access to exclusive same or next-day sharpening appointments (no more waiting 2-4 weeks), and a 10% industry discount on eligible products in-store! This is a great resource, and be sure to check out Bernal Cutlery for more information.
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📍766 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
☎️ 415-355-0773
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San Francisco, California 94111
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