Hopscotch
6-Course American Meets Japanese Dinner Event
After nearly 8 months, we're excited to be returning to Uptown Oakland's Hopscotch, as Exec Chef/Owner Kyle Itani has a brand-new batch of recipes he'd like to test on his favorite guinea pigs! For those who need a refresher, Chef Itani is a genuine American "yonsei," fourth-generation Japanese-American (with a bit of Sicilian mixed in). This mix bodes well for food, you might think—and you’d be entirely correct. At Hopscotch, established in 2012, Chef Itani, a graduate of Yoshi’s where he rose to Chef de Cuisine, serves regional American fare with subtle Japanese influences. Imagine, if you will, a pork chop served over a foundation of thinly sliced Fuyu persimmons, with bamboo shoots and shaved pickled turnips on the side. Some call it “Asian soul food”: a tantalizing mash-up of street food and haute cuisine, old country flavors and cutting-edge cooking techniques. Hopscotch has been widely acclaimed, with the San Francisco Chronicle naming it one of the Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants and naming Chef Itani as a Rising Star Chef, with Eater naming the restaurant to it's 38 Essential Restaurants List this past summer. We will be taking over the restaurant for the evening, and Chef Itani will be on hand to answer your questions and share his food enthusiasms.
About the Host:
Kyle Itani
Executive Chef & Owner
A graduate of California Culinary Academy, Chef Itani cut his teeth first at Shotaro Kamio’s Yoshi’s and then in Sendai, Japan. He came back to the states to cook at The Meatball Shop in NYC before returning to the Bay Area to open Hopscotch. He's since opened two more Oakland eateries - Itani Ramen and Thistle Meats.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Cold Smoked Hamachi
with radish, pomegranate, and ponzu
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Buffalo Mozzarella
with pickled chanterelles
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Endive Salad
with tangerines and fried sunchokes
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Scallops
with fuyu persimmon relish
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Llano Seco Pork Loin
with gypsy peppers
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Skillet Apple Pie
with vanilla gelato and kinako
Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo Ave
Oakland, CA 94612
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
