Welcome to the Asian Culinary Forum (ACF) and to the first annual symposium in the U.S. dedicated to Asian food culture!

Please join us as we explore exciting changes in Asian cuisines around the globe. ACF connects experts and professionals who are dedicated to studying and enjoying the dynamic, influential food culture of Asian communities. We believe in the importance of tradition and history, yet understand the need to look with clear eyes toward the future.

Speakers and attendees at our events and annual symposium include distinguished artists and academicians, chefs and farmers, producers and distributors, writers and entrepreneurs. This diverse group gathers in San Francisco, a culinary capital with its own rich legacy of immigration and gastronomy.

WHAT’S NEW




Press Release

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Read the latest news release about our upcoming chef panel discussion on July 21 and our conference on October 10-12.

ACF Announces 2008
Line-Up of Events
(pdf)


Chef Panel

Monday, July 21, 2008

Are You What You Cook?

[registration is now open!]

Join us on Monday, July 21, for a provocative discussion about Asian flavors and how chefs successfully challenge public expectations. We’re gathering Kelly Degala, Eric Gower, Michelle Mah, Kirti Pant, and Charles Phan (with moderator Linda Carucci) to share their thoughts on cooking and creativity. more…



ACF 2008 Conference

October 10–12, 2008


We’re pleased to announce the theme of our 2008 conference:

Asian Food Beyond Borders
[please check back: registration
will open on July 21]

Our inaugural Asian Culinary Forum is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, October 10 through October 12, 2008, at the historic Ferry Building in downtown San Francisco.

Expect an exciting, weekend-long celebration that will kick-off with a large public event on Friday evening, continue with a selection of unique tours and short courses on Saturday, and then culminate with our full-day symposium on Sunday. more…