Puccini & Pinetti in San Francisco introduces the food world equivalent of fantasy football camp with its new charitable fundraiser. Executive chef Richard Hodge invites the public to figuratively try on his toque and see what's involved with restaurant service by shadowing various stations and helping with preparations in the kitchen. Come armed with any questions you like, but we suggest asking Hodge how he makes the restaurant's storied pasta nachos. The five-hour "Chef for a Day" experience costs $125 and is open to those 18 and over; call Patricia Steinhauser at 415-392-5500 to purchase a gift certificate. Proceeds benefit Larkin Street Youth Services. [The Feast]
