Haas Culinary Club Newsletter - September 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Announcements
- Upcoming Events
- Local Happenings
- Job Opportunities
- Neighborhood Spotlight...Babette Cafe
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome to our new members and welcome back to our returning members! We are so happy to be back and have packed this month's newsletter with lots of great events and opportunities. As always, please feel free to share any fun events or recommendations to be included in the next newsletter!
Want to Organize a Culinary Club Event?
We are always looking for more event organizers. Whether it's checking out an interesting restaurant, hosting an at-home cooking class, trekking to a food business or startup, we're open!
Email Julia Silbergeld (julia_silbergeld@mba.berkeley.edu) and Celine Nhung (celine_nhung@mba.berkeley.edu) and we'll let you know the minimal process for budget approval and setting up events!
Farmigo Farm-to-Haas Program
Too busy to get to the supermarket? Order farm-fresh groceries delivered to campus through the Farm-to-Haas program instead! Sourced from local farmers, ranchers, bakers, and artisanal producers. Order through the online farmers market, pick just what you want, order by Sunday midnight and pickup on Wednesday between 2-9pm in the MBA lounge! www.farmigo.com/haas -- email julia_silbergeld@mba.berkeley.edu with any questions!
Meet Others Across Campus with a Career Interest in Food
Join GradFood, the interdisciplinary graduate student food group! Join the list serv here and the facebook group here.
Interested in a Career in Food or Agriculture?
Co-President Julia Silbergeld is a Career Coach. You can book coaching time with her through CareerNet.
Stay Current on Bay Area Food Events & Business Developments
Here are some list servs that are great if you're interested on staying up to date on food events and business related news in the Bay Area:
Berkeley Food Institute - many of their events are on the UC campus
CUESA - Great local nonprofit that hosts a lot of events
18 Reasons - Bi-Rite's nonprofit arm, which hosts events and cooking classes
David Brower Center - Located in downtown Berkeley, this center has lots of sustainability-related events, many of which have focused on agriculture
The Mixing Bowl Hub - holds interesting events around food tech
Food + Tech Connect - Amazing list serv with articles about developments in the food tech space
Slow Money Northern California - they host a monthly meeting focused on investing in good food
Local Food Lab - they host events throughout the year related to local food and food entrepreneurship
UPCOMING EVENTS
International Food Discovery - Korean BBQ & Soju Night
Due to popular demand, International Food Discovery events will be rolling out over the next few weeks! We are partnering with the Asia Business Club to bring more delicious events to our club members. Tentative events include Chinese Dim Sum, and a celebration for Diwali.
Fermentation for Fall - Class at 18 Reasons
Join us for a Fermentation for Fall class at 18 Reasons. There will be a $10 fee (Culinary Club covers 2/3 of the cost!). The art of fermentation preserves and enhances foods and flavors of the season. Celebrate the bounty of autumn produce with harrissa, butternut squash kimchi, wine and malt vinegars, and fruit and herb shrubs.
Where: 3674 18th Street, San Francisco
Fruitvale Taco Trek
Join Culinary Club's VP of Spicy, David Popkin, for a guided tour of Fruitvale's world renowned taco/torta/tamale trucks.
The Fruitvale BART stop is surrounded on all sides by top notch options representing the incredible diversity of Mexican cuisine. From offal cuts, to mainstream meats and seafood, all varieties of tacos will be available. We will eat until we are painfully full and then proceed to an optional post taco beer at the Aloha Club.
We will organize carpools for attendees but you may wish to bike (given easy BART access).
Haas Mystery Meets
Haas Mystery Meets are a great way to get to know your fellow 1st and 2nd years in a smaller setting over a delicious meal. Sign up to host or to attend a dinner!
Sign up to host: http://bit.ly/1stAGP8
Sign up to attend: http://mysterymeets.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6792fa1987c958e80f5eaafe5&id=95837d9c31
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Eat Real Festival – Jack London Square, Oakland
September 19th – September 21st
18 Reasons Community Dinner: Sausage, Sauerkraut, and Scrimshaw
September 24th @ 6pm
Monthly Food Networking Happy Hour – Tribune Tavern in Oakland
September 23rd @ 6:15pm
Feastly's Visit to Free Spirit Farm
October 1st @ 9am (leaves from SF)
The Zero Food Waste Forum
October 16th @ 9am - 5:30pm.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
KOOEE! Super Snacks - Sales & Marketing Intern
Are you passionate about the outdoors and eating clean? Would you like to get some experience at an exciting new food startup?
We have developed a range of all natural jerky trail mixes that are naturally high in protein, gluten and soy free, paleo-friendly and have no added baddies. We also use only 100% grass-fed beef.
We are launching our company, KOOEE! Super Snacks, over the next month and are looking for someone to join our small team for a couple of weeks to help with our sales and marketing efforts before we launch our Kickstarter campaign. Compensation is negotiable (commission/fixed fee). Further potential for future sales and marketing work and to join our team permanently.
Please contact Shaun at shaun@kooeesnacks.com if you are interested and would like to learn more!
**Multiple Internship Opportunities** Kincao - A fast growing food startup
Are you interested in food, nutrition and startups? Do you want to help disrupt the fast food industry? We’re looking for 2-3 part-time interns to join our fast growing team and help bring affordable, healthy food options to millions more people!
If interested, please apply directly to jobs@kincao.com
Who we are
Kincao was founded by two Stanford alums who are passionate about crafting the future of healthy eating. We make it incredibly easy for people to eat well by delivering fresh, delicious and nutritious meals directly to our customers. Our meals feature wholesome, honest ingredients, fresh preparations, and satisfying portions.
We're growing quickly and looking for people just as passionate about food and nutrition as we are to join our team and bring our brand of fresh, delicious food to the masses.
Social Media Intern
You’ll be responsible for helping to create brand-enhancing content, manage our social media presence and newsletters, and develop and execute community engaging campaigns. In return, you’ll have the chance to gain significant experience working at a startup from the ground-floor up, develop broad skills, work with and get mentored by senior members of our team , and of course, eat lots of our delicious food!
Brand Ambassador / Events Intern
You’ll be responsible for helping expand awareness of Kincao in your local community, and growing the brand by organizing and representing Kincao at local events, tastings, and pop-up shops. You’ll help develop and deliver campaigns to engage new potential customers. In return, you’ll have the chance to gain experience working at a startup from the ground-floor up, develop broad skills, work with senior members of our team, get Kincao swag, and of course, eat lots of our delicious food!
Marketing Intern
You’ll work with our senior team to help create, develop and execute marketing and branding initiatives across channels. You will follow-up on campaigns, and track and analyze results. You will work with external partners or vendors to create business and sales develop opportunities.
In return, you’ll have the chance to gain valuable experience working at a startup from the ground-floor up, develop broad skills, work with and get mentored by senior members of our team, and of course, eat lots of our delicious food!
NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT...Babette Cafe!
This month I'm focusing on a cozy spot super close to home! Tucked into the courtyard of the Berkeley Art Museum, this adorable cafe is a great place to take a break between classes and grab a great cup of coffee. The owners are committed to using organic and sustainably sourced food to provide a delicious menu in a comfortable environment.
Address: 2625 Durant Avenue - Berkeley
Recommendations: If you're there in time for breakfast, try their homemade toast with avocado, Hawaiian sea salt, & fried egg. Otherwise, a little pot of coffee or tea is always enjoyable while sitting outside in the sunny courtyard.