The Edible Atlas is a global street food festival exploring the flavors, food traditions, and stories that make up our collective plate. Across cultures and continents, food carries stories of migration, memory, tradition, and home. In the Bay Area, those stories come together around a shared table.
Throughout the day, guests can eat their way around the world with standout food trucks and street food artisans, discover local makers, and enjoy live music, performances, and family-friendly activities. From a beloved family recipe to a street food tradition carried across generations, every dish offers a taste of the stories that shape our communities.
Oakland Bloom will be hosting 5 chefs offering demos and experiences, including:
12:30PM – 1:30PM, Salsa Macha: A Taste of Mexico by Chef Marlene of TSIRI
Discover the bold, smoky flavors of salsa macha while learning about its origins, ingredients, and the traditions that have made this beloved Mexican condiment a kitchen staple for generations. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to taste this versatile chili oil and discover why it’s become such a cherished part of Mexican cuisine.
2:00PM – 3:00PM, Hong Kong Milk Tea by Chef Kit of M&D Food
Rich, smooth, and deeply woven into Hong Kong’s café culture, this iconic milk tea has been enjoyed for generations. Learn the traditional brewing techniques behind every cup, then enjoy a tasting while exploring the craft and traditions that have made it a beloved favorite.
3:30PM – 4:30PM, Middle Eastern and North African Salted Lemons by Chef Alia of Turnip That Beet
For generations, salted lemons have been a treasured ingredient in Lebanese and Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) kitchens, transforming simple dishes with bright, savory citrus flavor. Learn the traditional curing process, discover how preserved lemons are used in everyday cooking, and enjoy a tasting that showcases this timeless pantry staple.
Premium Ticket Experiences
12:30PM – 2:30PM, Habesha Coffee Ceremony with Chef Senait of Café Anbesa
The Habesha/Eritrean coffee ceremony is a cherished tradition of hospitality and community, where roasting, brewing, and sharing coffee brings family, friends, and neighbors together. Watch the coffee prepared from bean to cup before experiencing the ceremony’s three traditional rounds:
- Awel – the first and boldest cup
- Kale’i – where conversation and community deepen
- Baraka – the final cup, offered as a blessing of peace and gratitude
Enjoy freshly prepared coffee while experiencing a tradition that has been shared across generations.
2:30PM – 5:00PM, Herbal Tea Blending with Javi of Café con Cariño
Café con Cariño creates welcoming spaces for conversation and community through thoughtfully crafted food and drinks. Join them for an introduction to herbal tea blending as they share the herbs, flowers, and botanicals that shape their handcrafted teas, along with the process of building a balanced blend. Enjoy a freshly brewed cup while learning about the ingredients, traditions, and everyday rituals that continue to inspire their work.
Tickets at: https://www.tixr.com/groups/kqed/events/the-edible-atlas-a-global-street-eats-festival-192748