So there I was at the FoodBuzz Festival in San Francisco…
One of the best things about the event was the opportunity to interact in a personal way with so many interesting people. From the start of my blogging ‘career’, I’ve been thrilled with receiving comments from people all over the world who somehow found FOODalogue…and me. The Festival brought together bloggers from 27 states plus 4 countries. I wish I had met more of them. I know now that next time I will employ a ‘speed-dating’ approach to meeting people.
Foodie Friends
Come meet some of my foodie friends. It was interesting to note that the bloggers I’d bonded with online were the same ones I bonded with in person. Curious, n’ cest pas? Here’s my posse.
Mary (Giz) from Equal Opportunity Kitchen, Val from More than Burnt Toast
Peter of Souvlaki for the Soul who flew in from Australia.
Roberto and Jenn from The Leftover Queen
Christy (photographer) and Peter (chef) from FotoCuisine
Lori Lynne of Taste with the Eyes and Father Adam
Not pictured: I was so happy to meet Angela of Spinach Tiger, Greg of Sippity Sup and, of course, the popular Marc of No Recipes and the irrepressible Jerry of Cooking by the Seat of the Pants. I also made some new friends and I’d like to give a shout-out to Sherman of Sherman’s Food Adventures, Mike of gastronomicmuse, tracy of shutterbean, Michele of Cooking with Michele, Kimberly of Poor Girl Eats Well, Claudia of jetset wisdom, and Catherine of Munchie Musings. There were so many more I wanted to meet, but I guess that will have to wait until next year.
This was my favorite event. Picture this: we are transported by bus to a remote location in a commercial area, walked up a gangplank and, voila, a produce warehouse has been turned into the scene of an incredible dinner party. Winding and never-ending tables and open cooking by the chefs of Namu, an Asian-inspired, sustainable, seasonal, local and family owned-operated restaurant. Wines were paired to the menu by Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon.
The welcome Albariño wine from Galicia (birthplace of my maternal grandparents)
These photos are just a glimpse at a few of the courses. I either had camera battery failure or juice of the grape influence, so that’s all there is folks. I hope you can read the menu to see the wonderful and exotic dinner items.
Please visit my linked “foodie friends” for more photos and other perspectives of the weekend.
Besides the buffet of brunch items, there was a Skyy Bloody Mary fix-it-yourself bar. I opted for a Virgin Mary (sorry Skyy) and was very impressed with the mix which was spicy and heavily influenced by fennel seeds (my favorite herb/seasoning).
Congratulations to all the winners of the first-ever FoodBuzz Blog Awards and thanks again to FoodBuzz for a great weekend!
Coming Next: I Ate • San Francisco (a few bites and reviews from the rest of my stay)
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That was quick Joan! It was great meeting you and thanks for the shout out!
So jealous! =( My sister and I were derailed from going there because of my stupid eye! Looks like you all a blast. I’ll ask Sherman all about it in person too, haha.
It looks like as much fun in pictures as it was being there. Such a great time, good food, great venues and most of all great people. The memories will last a very long time. Until…next year !!!
Calamari in a brown butter ponzi reduction….wow. Such fun.
Sam
Nothing better than enjoying food & drink with friends…unless it’s a bunch of food fanatics!
I can tell you had a wonderful time Joan. Glad you are sharing with us!
Hi Joan. Yes, indeed, it was a great pleasure meeting you. Thanks for making a great weakend even better. Thanks for the link and the shout out, too! I hope to see you at the 2nd Annual – next year. FA
Wow, it sounds like you had an amazing time. Look forward to reading more.
It was such a pleasure to meet you Joan and experience the market and the much anticipated Outstanding in the Field dinner. We connected with old and new friends who shared this wonderful experience of a life time!!! Kudos to Foodbuzz!!!
Joan, what fun – you have a super life and the excitement never ends – good girl !!!
It really looks like you had a great time and meeting all you blogger friends…..maybe next year….thanks for sharing amiga
Can’t wait to check out some of the blogs you mentioned. Looks like it was a great event.
Ahhhh so much fun! Great recap! I loved that weekend AND that dinner
Wonderful recap Joan!
Ay mi madre!!! Me encantaría haber estado con todos vosotros
The brunch sounds delicious! I am sorry we missed it. It was great to see and meet you Joan!
Great write up, great event and (especially) great to meet you! GREG
Hi Joan – I cannot believe I did not comment on this post. Father Adam and I were talking about it right after you posted it. Now I am perusing you blog, and see no comment from me! Oy!
It was great to meet you! And your recap of the weekend is awesome.
Lori Lynn
Thanks for the shout out! Again, it was a pleasure meeting you, we’ll do it again next year!!!
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