atelier b.

"atelier" is a French word, meaning studio or artist's workroom. atelier b. provides a unique opportunity for people who are interested in fine cuisine and dining to refine their culinary and hosting skills.

atelier b. is located in SOMA, just a few blocks from Pacific Bell Park. The atelier b. studio provides large food preparation areas, dining space for 8, gas oven and stove, and space to hang your coats and keep your personal belongings. Utensils and all basic cooking equipment are provided for classes that take place in the studio.

atelier b.'s course offerings change seasonaly. Sign up for our monthly newsletter and we'll let you know about upcoming classes that you may be interested in.

Toshiko Ueda came to the US in 1989 from Kyoto, Japan. She has a passion for cooking and baking, and strives to share her enthusiasm for the culinary arts with other people.

As a young girl living in a small apartment complex in Japan, she liked to make milk pudding treats for her neighbors. It was fascinating to her that such simple ingredients as milk, sugar and gelatin could be transformed into such a delicious dessert. Since then, she has enjoyed making all kinds of desserts and breads and has decided to dedicate her life to this passion.

Toshiko is a graduate of the Tante Marie Cooking School of San Francisco and the Ecole Ritz Escoffier in Paris, where she earned the Diploma of the Art of French Pastry. She has apprenticed in notable kitchens such as the Hotel Ritz Paris, Masse’s Pastries in Berkeley, and MC Squared restaurant in San Francisco.

She holds a Bachelor of Home Economics degree from the Japan Women's University, a Bachelor of International Relations from the University of Southern California, and a Masters of Pacific International Affairs from the University of California, San Diego.

When she's not in the kitchen, Toshiko enjoys traveling, jazz and classical music, sewing and any kind of sport followed by a nice long bath!