Hands-On Class: Porcini Season with Chef Matt Shapiro

Name: Hands-On Class: Porcini Season with Chef Matt Shapiro
Start: 2025-10-17T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-10-17T20:30:00-07:00
Location: 1364 N Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA 94949-8274, United States

Schedule

Fri Oct 17 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

1364 N Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA 94949-8274, United States | Novato, CA

Discover the deep, earthy flavor of porcini mushrooms in a class dedicated to this prized, locally abundant ingredient. Together, we’ll explore how to handle both fresh and dried porcini. You will learn techniques for cleaning, rehydrating, and bringing out their signature nutty, woodsy aroma.
You’ll cook a series of dishes that showcase porcini’s versatility, from seasoning rubs to sauces and salads. Along the way, we’ll discuss how porcini are foraged and preserved, plus tips for pairing them with herbs, cheeses and wines to highlight their richness.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a toolkit of recipes and techniques that make porcini mushrooms not just an indulgence, but a centerpiece of your seasonal cooking.
What You Make: Porcini Rub, Arugula & Prosciutto Salad with Fresh Porcini, Porcini Ragu
What You Take: Recipes, Porcini Rub, Porcini Ragu
About the instructor: Chef Matt Shapiro helped lead restaurant kitchens on both coasts before joining Hog Island Oyster Co. as chef at Tony’s Seafood. He played a key role in creating the company’s sustainable sourcing plan before joining our team.