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18 Reasons
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3674 18th St.(between Dolores St & Oakwood St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
Neighborhood: Mission
(415) 568-2710
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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19 reviews for 18 Reasons
19 reviews in English
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Review from Natasha R.
San Francisco, CA
11/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
First, a kudos to the Bi-Rite family for building this community center! They do everything from cookie exchange events to a summer agriculture camp.
I attended one of their monthly documentary screenings. If you are all interested in organic agriculture, check out Fresh ( http://www.freshthemov... ) and learn why we should rally behind the movement to decentralize corporate controlled farming and create a more healthy sustainable land use system. Simply put: buy locally grown organic! Go to the farmers market instead of Safeway. And watch this movie if you want to be educated and inspired.
Soapbox aside, 18 Reasons is a welcoming place for fellow foodies to gather. Check out their calendar, there is something for everyone! -
Review from Alissa A.
6/21/2011 14 Check-ins Here
Do you eat food?
If you answered yes to any of the above, please continue.
Do you like to:
Make new friends?
Meet people with similar interests?
Learn how to prepare simple, delicious meals (on a budget)?
Share food, meals, ideas?
Learn new skills?
Meet your local business owners and farmers?
Support your community?
If so, you owe it to yourself to check out 18 Reasons. Really.
You owe it to yourself.
There are events for as little as $5 (food included), so what are you waiting for? Even a starving-student budget could swing it. -
Review from Craig L.
San Francisco, CA
9/25/2011
I attended the $5 Challenge in San Francisco at 18 Reasons- it was the only one in the city. I was ashamed at what they did.
Supposedly RSVP for 28, which I was one. I got there about 5 minutes late. They had one long table, able to seat maybe 24, filled up already. They asked my name, took my $5, and gave me a shallow bowl of white bean puree soup with a piece of bread in it, sprinkled with sage.
This was supposed to convince people not to go to McD's? It was bland, stingy, and a total affirmation of the Slow Food movement as elitist (not my view, but someone unfamiliar with the intent and ideas of Slow Food would see this and eat somewhere appetizing).
Meanwhile, more people wandered in, with no place at the table for them and no attempt by the hosts to deal with this. The hosts never introduced themselves or anyone to each other. They did tell people to tip the band that was playing, a folk/blue grass combo. So talking or discussing was difficult.
When I finished my soup, I got up from the table as more people were milling about behind me, waiting to sit to eat their bit of soup. Standing around for 10 minutes was all I could take. I felt uncomfortable and there just seemed to be no more what I had already experienced. They seemed to want to just have people just buy beer for $3 and hang out like an art opening, which in fact it was( the art ,BTW, was disturbing and not pleasant to eat under).
Apparently 18 Reasons has a regular event called Soup for Supper, and so thought they could tag it as a $5 challenge event too.
IF they had kept it to 30 or so guests, as their evite implied, I wonder how $150 could only feed us with a small bowl of puree soup and bread? Boy, those must be expensive beans!
And this was what represented San Francisco for the Slow Food $5 Challenge? I'm ashamed. -
Review from Nicole G.
San Francisco, CA
6/25/2009
The Bi-Rite folks have started a non-profit to connect us with the people who make our food... from espresso roasters to butchers to fish farmers to sausage makers to home brewers. You gotta love a place where you can watch people unleash their foodie selves, and partake of their hand crafted goods as well.
Ryan Farr of 4505 Meats is teaching a sausage making class there next week, and other cool chefs and sommeliers are getting in on the action. Plus, every Thursday they have a meet and greet where you can sip wine and taste some of the organic, sustainable products they sell at Bi-Rite and meet the local artisans who invented them.
Tonight I saw the Meatpaper exhibit and got to meet some of the Bi-Rite family. Good times! I hear they may have a chicken slaughtering soon. Extreme? Yes. But for those seeking out a return to the pastoral, indubitably cathartic. -
Review from Elizabeth W.
Palo Alto, CA
1/10/2012
I took the first cooking class in the L'Ingegno in Cucina series with Viola Buitoni last night, and it was fantastic. This was my first cooking class ever, but I am certain that few can compare. I learned so much about simple everyday food preparation like not to drain pasta in a colander and how to remove excess moisture from fresh mozzarella. We made SEVEN recipes, all featuring bread. Viola is a natural teacher with an apparently infinite knowledge of italian food and cooking. A total pleasure. I love the concept of 18 Reasons and look forward to more food adventures there.
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Review from Kimberly H.
San Francisco, CA
7/11/2008
My friend Annie and I went to the first art opening at 18 Reasons last night. I love the concept - a place devoted to creating communuity through art and food. And it was created by the same people who own BiRite Market and Creamery - so really, how could they go wrong?
The people are so nice and they told me that interest in their community winemaker dinners has been huge. Sigh...just one more popular place i won't be able to get into in SF. But I'll keep trying! -
Review from Colman S.
San Francisco, CA
7/17/2009
Friendly, Illuminating Tutored Wine tastings. No more then 25 people at a time. $25.
Wondeful 'winemakers dinners'. Bi-rite serves up some beautiful bites to accompany the the featured winemaker who introduces his or her wines. Californian, French and Italian makers have made it so far.
Food preparation classes.
Recipe book and kitchen equipment swaps.
Olive oil tastings
Great Art.
Butchery classes.
All terrific value for money and with the love of local community. -
Review from Chris k.
San Francisco, CA
5/25/2010
I took the chicken butchery class here last night. Every Thanksgiving I find my self watching youtube videos on how best to carve the bird. So, I was very excited to see this class offered.
Morgan was very knowledgeable, he went through things a little fast, but was around for questions when we needed him.
I am giving 18 Reasons 3 stars based on the class size alone. From the class description on the website I got the impression that each person would have the opportunity to butcher his or her own chicken. There were so many people that I ended up in a group with two other people, taking turns to cut up the chicken.
Overall it was worth the $35, just way too many people. -
Review from Naomi K.
2/12/2010
Not so impressed. Website advertised different prices and they charged 50% more, little disappointing. Small space but they tried to make it work. Cookie decorating event didn't have much tools for the icing but toppings were decent. Crowd was mingling but not as playful. At least they had enough cookies and wine.
I'll be back to check out the artist work, but not impressed by the food. Rather go to Bi-rite market and get some goodies. -
Review from Jean K.
Updated - 9/15/2008
I went to the Medlock Ames tasting last Friday. Nice wine tasting, great food, and awesome neighbors. Every time I go I meet different people from the neighborhood. Everyone is super friendly and interesting to talk to.
Come on out guys and support your hood!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/29/2008
What an awesome community concept! Not just an art gallery but an organization to promote the… Read more »
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Review from Afton T.
San Francisco, CA
10/16/2009
Went here last night with a friend to do the Hidden Star Farms apples, Pt. Reyes blue cheese, clothbound cheddar and organic hard cider. It was my 1st time and her 2nd and we both had a good time. It's one of those things where the first 5 minutes are slightly awkward, greeting people you dont know, finding a spot at the table, getting comfortable. Or maybe we're just awkward? Who knows.
Anyway, farmer Johann Smitt was there to tell us all about the apples / farming organically etc. It was really interesting and you could tell he was passionate about what he does. Then we all shared cheese, apples and cider-pretty awesome. Also, really interesting art on the walls.
I'd love to 5-star it but I feel like going just once isn't enough-I'm definitely trying another event! Maybe the pork one..?
Definitely check it out, another great thing to do with friends besides sitting in a bar! (not that I dont like that too :) -
Review from Jaime Patricio M.
San Francisco, CA
1/30/2009
18 Reasons is a palette senses opening experience; actually a complete senses delight. 18 Reasons raises a question why this hasn't been done before--a non-profit bringing small food, wine, beer and spirits producers to highlight their products in San Francisco. 18 Reasons is a small gallery and at center stage is the large and beautiful wood table--this is where the tasting and believing begins. Come in on Thursday evening (a standing time for tasting)--check their website (http://www.18reasons.org) and subscribe to their email blasts for the latest in their Thursday tasting schedule and other events. It's a come as you are--meet the artisans and meet your neighbors. It is a very gentle and lively environment to learn the beauty of each sessions focus; no big or small question goes un-answered. Walk in for a Thursday tasting - starts at 7:00 p.m. and make your donation - $5 members; $10 non-members. Memberships are $40 and you get several treats that helps to nearly pay for itself and it helps to keep this much needed non-profit available to us devoted tasters and epicurean explorers:
- Free single scoop at Bi-Rite Creamery
- Free rental at Fayes Video and Espresso Bar
- $5 off a pizza at Delfina Pizzeria
- $5 gift card to Dolores Park Cafe
- $5 gift card to Bi-Rite Market
- $5 gift card to Tartine
I could see 18 Reasons in many more neighborhoods and across the country or similar concept--I am delighted to have this in my neighborhood. Food, wine, beer and spirits is to be enjoyed by all; to be discovered by anyone who wants to learn and enjoy.
And I can't resist to write 18 reasons about 18 Reasons here are some evocations:
1) Friendly
2) Welcoming
3) Unpretentious
4) What a wonderful homage to 17 Reasons (a once and former sign at 17 and Mission)
5) A community table is symbolic of everyone is coming together
6) The community table is a sign of welcoming
7) It's tiny
8) It's an art gallery
9) A nice way highlight many small producers who might not have been able to demonstrate their edible and drinkable arts
10) To learn
11) Enjoyable
12) Delicious
13) Discovery
14) Concept is great idea
15) An inexpensive way to come with your clan
16) Meet some friends and neighbors
17) Ah so San Francisco
18) Easily accessed
Buen Provecho! -
Review from Kerry L.
San Francisco, CA
5/16/2009
Everyone should join!! Their wine events are fabulous. The people who go are fabulous. What a wonderfully accessible meeting place for art and wine and food. It is a wonderful thing to have in the community (did I just write that?!?! it's true though...;)
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Review from Mitch M.
San Francisco, CA
12/23/2008
I was so thrilled to discover this place tonight. Art, community, and food - I can think of few better combinations. 18 reasons is a small community space with a big table, extremely friendly people, classes, wine tastings, lectures, parties, etc. Really warm feeling.
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Review from Stinky M.
San Francisco, CA
8/6/2009
Amazing vegetarian dinner with wonderful wines. I usually avoid vegetarian meals, but this was so good I didn't mind. Kudos to Bi-Rite for this wonderful space.
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Review from John G.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 12/3/2009
As I was leaving Bi-rite tonight, one of the super friendly cashiers mentioned the wine tasting at 18 Reasons. With an hour to spare and $10 extra dollars in my pocket, I rounded the corner for a spontaneous opp to sample over a dozen new wines, mostly Italian but also some CA and Spanish. They had three tables with 4 - 5 different choices and knowledgeable hosts at each. I tasted several outstanding wines, rubbed shoulders with some of the very attractive locals and learned a bit of wine esoterica. But, the event gets 4-stars as I thought the overall quality of the wine could have been a notch higher. I still think 18 Reasons is a great idea.
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11/19/2009
What a great concept. In my case, I thought I knew a fair amount about coffee until I attended two… Read more »
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Review from Roy J.
San Francisco, CA
9/13/2008
Went to the medlock ames tasting last night. Really good apps + excellent wine + art on the walls. Friendly people serving up the food and running the evening. People from all walks of life sat around the communal table and lots of enjoyable conversation. I joined and later that night had my ice cream from Bi-Rite creamery for free!
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Review from Jill P.
Oakland, CA
11/28/2009
I've only been to the squash dinner, but had such a great time I signed up for a membership right after. Great community organization, wonderful food, and excited to go to more events.
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Review from Catie M.
San Francisco, CA
3/12/2009
I live about two blocks from this place. I must pass by it at least twice a day as I spend most of my time (and money!) on 18th street. I've never felt that it was a very welcoming spot--until they put a calendar of events in their window I assumed it was an invite-only space. The events there have never seemed very inviting--never like the community space it purports itself to be. It appeared to be a kind of pretentious space for foodies and wine aficionados. And the really big table that's always in the middle of the space has always felt like a barrier to me. But that was before tonight.
Tonight there was a wonderful gallery opening by a well-renowned local artist, bert bergen. He completely transformed the space, putting up new drywall and installing incredible hand silk screened wallpaper throughout the space. There was a wonderful crowd of people in a place that finally felt welcoming and comfortable. I'm excited to see 18 Reasons grow closer to its true potential as a space not just for food, but for ART & COMMUNITY, too. It's really great to have a space where neighbors can meet each other and share the amazing creative force that makes the Mission (and this city) so fantastic. I hope to see more of what I saw tonight.
