BiteLife

The Science of a Good Friendsgiving (African Hall) 7:30pm & 8:30pm, Just in time for Thanksgiving, gather ‘round for demos and workshops on how to make the most of your Thanksgiving mealâ€"at 7:30pm, explore the anatomy of a Turkey with Bel Campo Meat Co.. Then, at 8:30pm, get creative with San Francisco Cooking School by learning a fresh take on old leftovers with their recipe for a Turkey Bahn Mi.

Fall Flavors (East Pavilion) 7:00pm & 8:00pm, At 7:00pm, Learn about the science of taste our sweet-toothed reaction to chocolate with Firefly Chocolate (with tastings, of course). Plus at 8:00pm, check out inventive Foraged fall cocktail recipes to impress your guests with Two Sisters Bar & Books

Science of Eating (Project Lab) 6:00 - 10:00pm, Head to the project lab to learn about the science of eating, food and taste with the following partners:

• Get clued into how animals live and eat by examining a impressive collection of skulls with Academy’s Moe Flannery and legendary research associate Ray “Bones” Bandar.
• Hear about ants with super strong jaws courtesy of Academy entomologist Jenna Florio.
• Test your tastebuds with cookies from Bitty Foods made with cricket flour.
• Learn about the beauty of crafted comfort food with SF restaurant darlings, The Perennial.
• Check out the microbes that aid the digestion process with Berkeley Post Docs.
• Learn what and how Coral eat with Stanford Post Doc Lorraine Ling.

Ages 21+