Roots & Resistance: A Culinary Tribute to SoMa

Pilipinas Benefiting KSW

Pampalasa

1261 Folsom St. San Francisco, CA

December 13th, 2015

Two Seatings: 5:30PM & 7:30PM

Join Kearny Street Workshop and Chefs Aileen Suzara and Sita Bhaumik for a five-course, seasonal vegan meal inspired by the resilient spirit of SoMa's Filipino American community and heirloom flavors of the Filipino diaspora.

Honoring: MC Canlas (in-person) and Bern Sy of Bayanihan Community Center/Filipino American Development Foundation

Performances:
5:30 Dinner - Caroline Calderon, Singer-Songwriter 7:30 Dinner - Virginia Cerenio, Poet

Popcorn & Chicharon

Pinoy Popcorn Mix with Astig Vegan's Crispy Snow Mushroom Chicharon

Ukoy & Atchara

Beet and Kamote Fritters with Jeweled Carrot Pickles

Ginataang Kalabasa

Squash and Winter Greens Braised in Coconut Milk with Steamed Rice

Suman & Latik

Sweet Purple Yam Wrapped in Banana Leaves with Coconut Caramel and Toasted Coconut Milk Crumble

Salabat

Hot Ginger Tea

*All dishes are vegan and subject to seasonal substitutions

Sita Bhaumik

Aileen Suzara

Sita Kuratomi Bhaumik is an artist, writer, cook, and educator who uses food as a strategy to connect personal and public histories. As a community-based chef she supports progressive organizations with seasonal meals that reflects the many flavors of home. She also cooks with the People’s Kitchen and Justus Kitchen in the Bay Area. See more of Sita’s work at sitabhaumik.com

Aileen Suzara is a sustainable foods educator, eco-chef and public health nutritionist. Her popup Sariwa (Fresh! in Tagalog) joins stories and seasonality to explore Filipino-inspired cuisine. As Hyphen Magazine's Food and Agriculture editor, she aims to lift up the stories of Asian Americans shaping the landscape of food. See more at www.kitchenkwento.com

THE CHEFS

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