"Big Roast Pig" (MSSF Culinary Group Feb. 2, 2026 Dinner)
2/2/2026

Our next Culinary Group dinner of the season is coming up soon: Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. Space is limited -- so go NOW to the "Members Only" area of mssf.org, and follow the prompts there to register for the dinner.

MSSF Culinary Group February 2, 2026 Dinner:
Theme: “Big Roast Pig”

Dinner Captains: Alvaro Carvajal, Curt Haney
Date: Monday, Feb. 2, 2026: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
            (Appetizers and brief Culinary Group business meeting before the main meal.)
Where: Hall of Flowers (aka County Fair Bldg.)
             9th Avenue & Lincoln Way; Golden Gate Park; San Francisco
Dinner Fee: $20; guests $25; kids 1/2 price. Payment at the event only: cash or check.
To register, go to the "Members Only" area of mssf.org, and follow the prompts there.When registering, please check "pay at event" on the final screen, and ignore other payment options. 

SPECIAL NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER ANY GUESTS WHO ARE NOT MSSF MEMBERS. (SPACE PERMITTING, REGISTRATION WILL OPEN TO NON-MSSF GUESTS AT A LATER DATE.)

Menu
Main Dish: 90-pound Whole Suckling Pig Roasted in Caja China Box
Porcini Mushroom Gravy (with pork drippings)
Veg Alternative Main: Trumpet Mushroom Pulled "Pork"
Truffle Mashed Potatoes
Tossed Green Salad w/ Fresh Veggies
Dessert: Vanilla & Chocolate Pound Cake w/ Ice Cream & Berry Sauce
Coffee & Tea

APPETIZERS: Everyone is encouraged to bring an appetizer (preferably one containing mushrooms) for sharing with the Group before the main meal. As with all Culinary Group dinners, you must bring with you: table covering, dishes, cutlery, and beverage of choice (plus a container for carrying home dirty dishes and any leftovers); these are not provided.

COVID-19 /  INFLUENZA NOTE: 
Please do NOT register for or attend this event if you if are feeling unwell or experiencing any cold or covid symptom (regardless of vaccination/test status) on the day of the event. 

MUSHROOM I.D. TABLE: The Culinary Group shares fully in MSSF's educational mission. Please bring a freshly-foraged mushroom sample from the forest (or your yard) to place on our Group's regular Mushroom I.D. Table, where the more experienced mycologists among us will be helping the newbies learn how to spot the edibles and avoid the "loose your lunch bunch."  (Don't worry -- they won't go in the soup!)

Problems? Call Paul Lufkin (415-515-1593) or Maria Pham (415-305-3316), Culinary Group co-Chairs.
Location: Hall of Flowers (County Fair Building)

There are currently 40 spots remaining out of 60

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