City College Chef Blends Latin, Asian Flavors

0:00At City College of San Francisco, culinary students are getting hands-on training in a campus spot called The Chefs Table, where they cook and serve gourmet meals to the public at low prices. Second semester student, Anthony Calvo, is dreaming big, planning a future restaurant that mixes Latin flavors from his Mexican, Salvadorian, and Peruvian roots with his love for Japanese and Chinese cuisine. In class, he whipped up a Latin twist on an Asian dish using homegrown Peruvian peppers for extra heat and flavor, showing how he's blending those, worlds right now. Instructor and chef, Malik Francis leads the program, pushing beyond basic cooking to build leadership skills and turn passions into real businesses, which has really clicked with Calvo. This setup gives students the tech skills and confidence to chase their goals, dishing out more than just food. It's fueling their drive to Onda, Kitchen One Day. California News Today, powered by AI Bringing You Wood Matters.