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Update #41 · Apr 9, 2013 · comment

Hello my friends. It’s been quite a while since we’ve talked, but what’s a few months between old pals? I’ve been holding off sending an update until I had something concrete to say. We had another space down in the Dogpatch that was looking great, but alas, its fallen through. This whole process has been a crash course in the labyrinthine process of commercial real estate acquisition. I always thought, as you may (or may not), that it was a simple thing. Find a place, rent it, move in—OH NO! There are use permits to take into account, as well as insane lease terms. Parking issues and construction quotes. Teams of consultants each advising a different path… but fear not! Forage Kitchen will rise! We will trudge through the muck, wipe away the cobwebs, dive into the paperwork and prevail! Why you say? Why do we do it?! We do it because we must! We do it for us, and we do it for you. We will get there my friends, and the success will be all the more glorious for the wrenching heartache of the struggle.

Iso

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This week in Forage Kitchen: Classes, a possible space, and four years of dinners....

Update #40 · Feb 17, 2013 · comment

Hey all- 

Hope you all had a great Valentines Day (and if you’re single don’t let that hallmark holiday get you down!). I'm writing from the courtyard of Stable Café, where we held our 4 year anniversary Wild Kitchen dinners . The whole weekend went great, now its time to decompress. It's always fun to cook for excited people. 

But on to the meat of this post: 

Forage Kitchen is moving in the right direction. My business partner and I are ready to start talking to investors about getting involved with the project, and we’re in talks for a space for Forage Kitchen Lite. Forage Kitchen Lite (name may still be subject to change) is what we’re going to work on opening first. Just getting permits for this kind of space in SF can take over a year, and no one (including us), wants to wait that long to start cooking! So we’re looking to move into a smaller space that’s already built out with a kitchen etc, so we can get businesses, makers, and class takers in there making great food. 

We will continue to work on the larger space while running Lite, and in the end there will be two great facilities to work out of. In other news, we’re going to start offering cooking classes now! Why wait?! We say. We hope you do too. On Monday we’ll be sending out an email with our first series of classes, all focused on the Cottage Food Law. If you haven’t heard about it, the law allows the production and sale of certain kinds of food from home. 

We think this is great! Everyone needs some incubation time (even before they use a space like Forage Kitchen) to figure out what they want to make, and if there is anyone out there who wants to buy it. 

We’re holding two kinds of classes, first the How, then the What: 

First is a more classroom style presentation by my business partner Fred Smith (Davis MBA) talking about the specifics of the new law, and what you can and can’t produce under it. 

In the second series we'll go hands on, rounding up local food entrepreneurs to teach you some of the cooking skills you’ll need to start your own businesses (or just become a better cook). Exciting stuff.

Thanks 

Iso 

P.S. If you want to keep up on forageSF news and thoughts that aren’t Kickstarter related, check out my blog at forageSF.com/blog

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This week in Forage Kitchen: Jan 7th

Update #39 · Jan 7, 2013 · 2 comments

Hey all,

Hope you're all enjoying your rewards! I'm excited to see some Forage Kitchen T-shirts around the city, so wear them with pride. I wrote an update on my blog today, check it out here. Hope you're holidays were great, and your January is even better.

Iso

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Rewards are here! Pickup and delivery this weekend:

Update #38 - For backers only · Nov 29, 2012 · 9 comments

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This week in Forage Kitchen...and REWARDS!

Update #37 - For backers only · Nov 5, 2012 · 1 comment

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    165 backers

    Our eternal thanks, and a Forage Kitchen sticker, delivered right to your door.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $35 or more

    435 backers

    Our eternal thanks, a Forage Kitchen sticker, and entrance into 4 parties: June 2nd: Wild Boar Ramen Movie Night showing of Tampopo June 14th: Party Party-Music, food, info. on Forage Kitchen June 28th: Kickstarter Celebration! 4. Date TBA: Opening Celebration of Forage Kitchen. All higher levels include entrance into these parties, but space is limited, and on a first come/first served basis. We'll send ticket info after your donation.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
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    276 backers

    A silk-screened American Apparel "Forage Kitchen" t-shirt and sticker. (Please add $20 for international shipping.)

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    88 backers

    One month "Maker" (non-business) membership to Forage Kitchen when we open. Unlimited use of the kitchen on Maker Days (2 days each week).

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
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    67 backers

    A Forage Kitchen hand made T-shirt, Forage Kitchen sticker, and a pound of handmade pasta from Underground Market vendor Baia Pasta (International shipping: add $50)

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2013
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    84 backers

    One ticket to a celebratory Wild Kitchen feast. A family style meal eaten around communal tables, with each course focused on wild foraged ingredients from our local landscape. Come meet, feast, and support Forage Kitchen.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    70 backers

    Locals Underground Market Box: Month Subscription to Josey Baker Bread, 4 savory and sweet biscuits from Biscuit Bender, Jam by INNA jam, free range beef jerky from Oaktown Jerk, a pound of pasta from Baia pasta, and an illustrated, silkscreened recipe booklet with 4 recipes from The Underground Market.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    23 backers

    Distant Friends Box: A gift box with handmade products from our Underground Market vendors. The box will include Jalapeño jam by INNA jam, free range beef jerky from Oaktown Jerk, a pound of pasta from Baia pasta, and a recipe booklet with 4 recipes from The Underground Market and a Forage Kitchen T-shirt Shipped right to your door. Please add $50 extra for international shipping.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    13 backers

    Underground Market cooking class: This reward gets you a spot in one of several cooking classes taught by Underground Market vendors. Choose between learning bread baking with Josey Baker, Vegan cooking with Rawdaddy, Caramel making with Nosh This, or Raw dessert creation with Sidesaddle Kitchen.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    105 backers

    Two tickets to a celebratory Wild Kitchen feast. A family style meal eaten around communal tables, with each course focused on wild foraged ingredients from our local landscape. Come meet, feast, and support Forage Kitchen.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    16 backers

    4 tickets to a celebratory Wild Kitchen feast. A family style meal eaten around communal tables, with each course focused on wild foraged ingredients from our local landscape. Come meet, feast, and support Forage Kitchen. Any of the Wild Kitchen reward levels are tickets that can be used within the next 2 years for our events (in case you can't join us for the dinner following the campaign)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    7 backers

    A special presentation of The Wild Kitchen. Come to a meal sourced not only from the wild, but also from The Underground Market. Each course will focus on wild foraged ingredients, but will also highlight a product made by an Underground Market vendor, the very people who will benefit from Forage Kitchen. Several of the vendors will be on hand eating at the meal, and will talk about their businesses and how they got started.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    2 backers

    Private event with The Underground Market: Choose from several delicious catered events from our vendors. Each for 10 people, good for home or office parties. Choose from: Catered brunch with City Smoke House BBQ for Ice Cream Social by Frozen Kustard. Bhan Mi Bar from Rice Paper Scissors for All great for home of office parties. Locals also get into the parties above.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    4 backers

    Founders Wall: Give at this level and we'll let the world know you helped us get where we are. Your name on the "founders wall" at Forage Kitchen, as well as a Forage Kitchen T-shirt and sticker.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
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    12 backers

    Kitchen Pro: 75 hours of kitchen rental for a food business. This is a reduced rate, and perfect for a small business who wants to reserve space in our kitchen (it'll fill up fast). We'll also have storage, office space, and business support available.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2013
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    1 backer

    4 tickets to our founders dinner, 2 t-shirts, your name on the Founders Wall at Forage Kitchen, The Underground Market Food Box, and our eternal thanks.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    0 backers

    Private Wild Kitchen dinner for up to 80 people, anywhere within 100 miles of San Francisco. This 8 course meal will focus on locally foraged wild ingredients. From wild mushrooms to acorn flour, wild nori to wild radish. Taste what the oceans and landscapes of California have to offer. This can be used anytime within the next two years, so if you have a special occasion coming up, or are planning an event for your business, this is a great level. This level is also tax deductible.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012

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