Hands Please: Interactive Dining Experience
Hands Please is an interactive two-day art exhibition that explores the cultural richness of hand-eating traditions from across the globe by pairing a dexterous culinary experience with intimate photography.
The Opening Dinner offers an exclusive first look at the exhibition by Oakland-based photo artist Brandon Ruffin and his images of renowned Bay Area chefs like Adiam Tesgaye (Mela Bistro), Reem Assil (Reem’s California), Francis Ang (ABACÁ), and Srijith “Sri” Gopinathan (Copra) — all culture keepers preserving the hand-eating traditions of their heritages.
The dinner, led by Chef Byron Hughes of Last Supper Society, highlights dishes from the chef muses. During the meal, each chef will share personal stories and the cultural significance behind these rituals so guests gain a deeper connection to the traditions while savoring the food and art.
All tickets help support our local chef and artist partners.
Date: Sat, March 29, 2025
Time: 6–8pm
Cost: $160
Location: Four One Nine, 419 Tenth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Hands Please is an interactive two-day art exhibition that explores the cultural richness of hand-eating traditions from across the globe by pairing a dexterous culinary experience with intimate photography.
The Opening Dinner offers an exclusive first look at the exhibition by Oakland-based photo artist Brandon Ruffin and his images of renowned Bay Area chefs like Adiam Tesgaye (Mela Bistro), Reem Assil (Reem’s California), Francis Ang (ABACÁ), and Srijith “Sri” Gopinathan (Copra) — all culture keepers preserving the hand-eating traditions of their heritages.
The dinner, led by Chef Byron Hughes of Last Supper Society, highlights dishes from the chef muses. During the meal, each chef will share personal stories and the cultural significance behind these rituals so guests gain a deeper connection to the traditions while savoring the food and art.
All tickets help support our local chef and artist partners.
Date: Sat, March 29, 2025
Time: 6–8pm
Cost: $160
Location: Four One Nine, 419 Tenth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Hands Please is an interactive two-day art exhibition that explores the cultural richness of hand-eating traditions from across the globe by pairing a dexterous culinary experience with intimate photography.
The Opening Dinner offers an exclusive first look at the exhibition by Oakland-based photo artist Brandon Ruffin and his images of renowned Bay Area chefs like Adiam Tesgaye (Mela Bistro), Reem Assil (Reem’s California), Francis Ang (ABACÁ), and Srijith “Sri” Gopinathan (Copra) — all culture keepers preserving the hand-eating traditions of their heritages.
The dinner, led by Chef Byron Hughes of Last Supper Society, highlights dishes from the chef muses. During the meal, each chef will share personal stories and the cultural significance behind these rituals so guests gain a deeper connection to the traditions while savoring the food and art.
All tickets help support our local chef and artist partners.
Date: Sat, March 29, 2025
Time: 6–8pm
Cost: $160
Location: Four One Nine, 419 Tenth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
About the Artist – Brandon Ruffin
Brandon Ruffin is an Oakland-based photo artist whose work focuses on the exploration of identity and how it influences the movements and cultures of people within society. His photography is grounded in storytelling that reflects his deep interest in human connection, culture, and tradition. Hands Please offers an intimate perspective on how the tactile act of eating is intertwined with culture and community.
About the Curators – Last Supper Society
Last Supper Society is an experiential creative collective and culinary design studio that uses food as a technology for storytelling. Their immersive, sensory-driven experiences explore the intersection of food, culture, and human connection. Through Hands Please, LSS aims to celebrate hand-eating traditions and incorporate touch as a missing element of the multisensory experience of taste, while showcasing how food can create deeper understanding, connection, and cultural preservation.