Barbecues San Francisco

Summer Bar-B-Q Potluck and Garden Party

Hi Friends We are having a Summer Bar-B-Q, potluck, garden Party hosted by one of our members, Elyce. Join us for a lovely afternoon by the creek in North Berkeley. Please bring something to BBQ and something to share. Attendance is limited and gender balanced so sign up early. Address will provided to confirmed attendees a few days before the event.

Barefoot Lake Merritt loop - 1st Sundays at 8:30 am

We meet weekly Rain or Shine! 3.1 miles around Lake Merritt. No runner left behind. Very barefootable surfaces. If you can run 3 miles in shoes then you can probably do this barefoot. Runners in shoes and sandals are welcome too. We gather at 8:30 AM and start our run around 8:40 AM. If people are into it we'll go to have a coffee afterwards at nearby Lakeview Cafe. Meet us there even if you miss the run!

Outdoor lunch at Reem’s California

**Join us for lunch outside at Reem’s California in Jack London Square. Their tagline is: “Traditional Arab Street Food with California Love.”** **Reem’s is known for their excellent breads and this tiny place mostly serves a few signature wraps with freshly-baked lavash. Also some salads and pastries. This women/worker-owned spot just opened, returning to Oakland after several years. Read more about Reem’s story here:** **https://oaklandside.org/2026/06/24/reems-california-jack-london-square/** **We’ll grab a table just outside the bakery. See you there!** **Jen**

Barefoot Lake Merritt loop - 2nd Sundays at 8:30 am

We meet weekly Rain or Shine! 3.1 miles around Lake Merritt. No runner left behind. Very barefootable surfaces. If you can run 3 miles in shoes then you can probably do this barefoot. Runners in shoes and sandals are welcome too. We gather at 8:30 AM and start our run around 8:40 AM. If people are into it we'll go to have a coffee afterwards at nearby Lakeview Cafe. Meet us there even if you miss the run!

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Potluck Pool Party in San Rafael

***\*\*Please let us know what you’ll be bringing so we can keep a good balance of dishes ie. salad, appetizer, dessert, and drinks. There will be a barbecue grill available for grilling burgers, chicken, steak, hot dogs, vegetables, etc.\*\**** Come help us celebrate the Summer! Bring a potluck dish and drink to share. Don’t forget your swimsuit & towel so you can check out the swim-up pool bar! Complete with a view of Mt. Tam. Meet some new people, dance to DJBobby and have Fun!

Summer Picnic: Cook Real Hawai'i

This year's summer picnic will be a Hawaiian cookout for 20+ people. We'll be cooking from Sheldon Simeon's Cook Real Hawai'i. We’ll be meeting at Hazel's home in San Leandro (East Bay). Please bring at least one recipe’s worth of food. **NOTE the earlier start time, at 4pm.** **Post your recipe in the comments before Wednesday, July 29, to keep your spot at the cookout. You'll be moved to "Not Going" if you don't post. You'll receive the address on Wednesday if you do post your dish.** **As always, no shows and cancellations will get you removed from the group. Please let us know of any allergens in your dish beforehand and substitute if possible.** -- The story of Hawaiian cooking, by a two-time Top Chef finalist and Fan Favorite, through 100 recipes that embody the beautiful cross-cultural exchange of the islands. ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker • ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, Taste of Home, Vice, Serious Eats Even when he was winning accolades and adulation for his cooking, two-time Top Chef finalist Sheldon Simeon decided to drop what he thought he was supposed to cook as a chef. He dedicated himself instead to the local Hawai‘i food that feeds his ‘ohana—his family and neighbors. With uncomplicated, flavor-forward recipes, he shows us the many cultures that have come to create the cuisine of his beloved home: the native Hawaiian traditions, Japanese influences, Chinese cooking techniques, and dynamic Korean, Portuguese, and Filipino flavors that are closest to his heart. Through stunning photography, poignant stories, and dishes like wok-fried poke, pork dumplings made with biscuit dough, crispy cauliflower katsu, and charred huli-huli chicken slicked with a sweet-savory butter glaze, Cook Real Hawai‘i will bring a true taste of the cookouts, homes, and iconic mom and pop shops of Hawai‘i into your kitchen.

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Brunch - Oakland Grill

Join us for brunch at the Oakland Grill in Jack London Square!

Potluck Picnic with New Friends at Dolo

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/zeeGM73lIvQSRq1DaT8f **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Spend an hour talking with new friends in quick one-on-one rounds and meet wonderful new people in the city! Bring your best food (or buy it from Whole foods/ or DoorDash it) and by the time the picnic blankets are spread out, you've already found a fun crew to share snacks with. Maybe this becomes your regular picnic squad. Maybe it's just a great evening you'll remember. Either way, you're rolling with a crew. Agenda 2:00PM - Check-In Follow the link to complete a quick profile setup on your phone. 2:05PM - 3:25PM - One-on-One Rounds Our app pairs you for 1-1 speed friending conversations. Find out who shares your love for sunny afternoons, outdoor vibes, and the best park snacks. 3:25PM+ - Form Groups & find a sunny spot on the grass and start the picnic Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and find a sunny spot on the grass and start the picnic. Your group leaves together - tonight. Want to stay in touch with someone? Use the app - it lets you connect without ever sharing your phone number. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/zeeGM73lIvQSRq1DaT8f **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

Sausalito Patio Drinks with New Friends

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/j4YfV9NceCKD3NUF1SRK **Early Bird Discounts \| More $ Later** Hey North Bay neighbors, Join me for a laid-back afternoon soaking up the sun and sipping cold drinks by the Marin waterfront. We'll spend about an hour chatting through quick, app-guided one-on-ones, and then small groups will head out to enjoy patio drinks together. We'll kick things off with a series of short conversations. The Gist IRL app takes all the guesswork out of mingling by pairing you up, letting you just relax and see who you naturally get along with. It's a really easygoing way to figure out who shares your love for the water and local hidden gems. Once the rounds wrap up, the best part begins. You'll choose your favorite matches from the afternoon, gather up a small group, and head to a nearby patio for drinks together. By the time you're sitting out on the patio, you've got a local crew to share drinks with. Whether these folks become your go-to local drinks crew or you just enjoy a really perfect sunny afternoon by the bay, you'll be glad you came out. The Plan: * 1:00 PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. * 1:05 PM - 2:25 PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who lives nearby, loves the waterfront, and knows the best local spots. * 2:25 PM+: Form Groups & pick a nearby patio and head over for drinks. Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and your crew leaves together to grab a table in the sun. Instead of just adding names to your phone, the whole goal today is to actually grab patio drinks right now and maybe find the perfect companions for trying new patios and waterfront spots together down the line. Plus, keeping the conversation going later is incredibly easy since you can message everyone you met straight through the app without ever needing to hand out your private phone number. I'm really looking forward to a beautiful afternoon on the water with you all. A few favorite spots nearby: Cultivar Sausalito - Located directly across from the park, this cozy spot features a lovely outdoor patio where you can pair fresh Pacific oysters on the half shell with award-winning California wines and craft cocktails. Barrel House Tavern - Just steps away, this stylish waterfront hangout boasts a spectacular deck with sweeping bay views and a popular happy hour offering fresh local oysters and draft drinks. The Trident - This legendary, rock-and-roll-steeped restaurant offers an expansive outdoor deck right over the water, where you can sip signature cocktails alongside delicious California-style baked oysters. Scoma's Sausalito - Situated on a historic pier, this beloved seafood staple features scenic outdoor seating and a menu of exceptionally fresh Hog Island oysters and classic waterfront cocktails. Hanson of Sonoma Tasting Room at Hanson Gallery - This unique venue combines a fine art gallery with a tasting room, complete with outdoor seating where you can enjoy organic grape-based vodka cocktails paired with fresh Hog Island oysters. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/j4YfV9NceCKD3NUF1SRK **Early Bird Discounts \| More $ Later**