Short and Sweet: San Diego Fish Tacos - In Person

A hands-on in-person cooking class culminating in a dinner served with wine and beer. This class is limited to14 students. See our registration policies here and our rules for in-person events here.

Fun, if hazy memoereies.  I was a student at SDSU in the 80’s, when Rubios first moved north of the border and fish tacos became a thing.  I may not be able to discuss the aspects of how patriarchy impacted Emily Dickinson, but I can still make a mean fish taco!  We will serve ours up with drunken beans and green rice, for a meal that recalls all the best of the past, with no student debt and no overdue student loans involved.

MENU

Crispy Fish Tacos with Creamy Guacamole

Green Rice

Drunken Beans

This menu contains the following common allergens:fish, wheat. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to cook along, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.

Let’s Cook Together! 

Born in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco, Mike Weller grew up in the suburbs of San Jose, where he discovered cooking as his first profession and lifetime passion. After wandering through typical teenage jobs at pizza joints and ice cream parlors, Mike’s first “restaurant” job was with Sambo’s Coffee Shops, slinging hash and cooking eggs for the bar rush and Sunday breakfast crowds.  He moved on to help open several restaurants, attend the California Culinary Academy, and study under European chefs with Michelin backgrounds. Later, Mike served as an executive chef for catering companies, wineries and country clubs.  When his son was born, Mike transitioned his career into teaching, returning to the CCA where he eventually became the Executive Chef and Director of Academics. Mike also returned to school for training in his new field, earning a Master’s Degree in Education. Having taught for Le Cordon Bleu North America in both online and brick and mortar schools, Mike is thrilled to return to teaching in a neighborhood-based community.  When he is not teaching he reaps the benefits of his backyard garden, kept in perfect order by his Master Gardener wife. 

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