FoodBuzz Festival Kick Off
Wow! All I can say is wow!!
FoodBuzz I think you got it right with this event! Congrats on a successful kick off of what is sure to be the first of many successful festivals to come. 
As nice as my room is, I couldn’t stay in it for long this afternoon! As soon I hit published I headed downstairs to meet with Sabrina, Kath, and Britney for a brief walk of the area. Kath was on a mission for fro-yo and we were determined to help her make it a successful one.
After a couple of wrong terms we circled back and found Yocup right next door.
Sabrina, Birtney and I weren’t very hungry, but fell in love with our samples of the pumpkin flavored yogurt. We all agreed to split a small and it worked perfectly.
When I returned to the hotel I couldn’t wait to dig into the fabulous swag that had found its way to my room in my absences.
Foodbuzz Swag
Bertolli Swag
Good thing I brought the larger suitcase! 
The first official Foodbuzz festival kicked off with a cocktail hour on the terrace.
Drink selection
I toasted the celebration with a glass of champagne
Light appetizers were served with the cocktails
Gruyere, bacon and mascarpone gourgeres
Pork Rillettes Crostini
I tried one of each while mingling.
The cocktail party was a great time to catch up with old friends.
And to finally meet face to face new ones.
Of course after reading everyone’s blogs for however long I feel like no introductions are really needed.
Once the cocktail hour died down we headed across the street to the ferry building for a ‘Taste of SF Street Food Fair’
“A line up of SF’s finest street food, from the Mission District to the Ferry Building and all the tasty treats in between.”
Food bloggers as far as the eyes could see and all feasting on delicious food.
A selection of mini cupcakes from Mission Minis.
Pumpkin Spice and Red Velvet were my cupcakes of choice.
Yum!
Zucchini Mushroom Pie from Pie Truck.
Mini Rotisserie Porchetta on an Acme Roll with Rosemary Roasted French Fingerling Potatoes from Foli Roti.
I think this was my favorite food of the evening.
Beet Salad with Point Reyes Blue & Far West Fungi Vol au Vent from Spencer on the Go
Greenstring Farms eggplant, dry-cured olives, feta, and parsley from Pizza Politana
Flatbread Pizza Crisps with cashew cream, tomato, and basil from Alive
Raw Oysters from Hog Island Oyster Co.
And last but not least Coffee Ice Cream from Straus Cremeary
I washed it all down with Rose Green Tea from Tea’s Teas.
Wow, that’s a lot of food!! Keep in mind I only had a few bites of everything. Well.. minus the cupcakes. I ate both of those – no problem.
It’s only 9:00 here, but its after midnight back home and that means its well past my bed time. We have an early group run planned in the morning that should be fun!
Good Night!
Loved the photos of the chefs in action. Looks like an awesome event. Have a blast!
if you have any chance at all, go to metate (in the mission district) and get some fish tacos. AMAZING!
That looks like so much fun!
Glad everyone’s having a good time. The food looks delicious. 
It was so nice to finally meet you! Pumpkin froyo is the best
you look like you’re losing weight. like the picture of you with your spoon in the froyo cup, you’re pants are like baggy on you. and your face and neck just look gaunt.
I will admit I have lost a couple of pounds while marathon training, but those pants are from my college days and are my really comfy baggie pants that I like to wear when I travel.
What a great trip! Everything looks absolutely delicious!
That looks like some delicious food! I’m glad you are having a good time so far. I hope I can make it next year
i’m so insanely jealous i want to kick something! i so wish i could be there! danged work and no money!!!
have so much fun!!
Sounds like you are eating some delicious food
Have fun tomorrow!
Yum! Looks like your trip is already off to a great start
Enjoy your day!
Danielle
AH this looks wonderful!
glad your having a blast so far
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Wow, it looks like you are having a great time so far. I’m so jealous! Can’t wait to see more.
Aww love hearing all about the conference! I am jealous as well, but glad you are all having a fun time. I’m hungry now!!
I didn’t know Allison from Green Dog Wine was going!
Looks like an awesome time!
I am so jealous! Everything looks amazing, and your free schwag is killer
I loved those pumpkin spice cupcakes! I want more now!
you look so skinny. like really skinny. how much weight have you lost?? your face looks really drawn and your jeans are falling off of you!
I agree.. take care of yourself Meghann!
The schwag looks amazing! And so do those cupcakes. Yummy yum! I would have loved to try the raw/vegan stuff. Next year maybe
Enjoy the run today I loved running in San Fran it’s so gorgeous you could go for days.
The gourgeres and cupcakes sound awesome!
I would hope the food would be amazing – it being a festival for foodies and all
Hi Meghann, I remember you wrote a wonderful post about how you actually gained weight (muscle!) from marathon training for the first marathon you ran because you body needs that extra fuel to sustain the training. I think this is why some of your readers are so concerned. Take care of yourself — you know your body best. Have fun in SF!
Oh yeah, let me clarify I would never try to attack Meghann- just sayin’…concerned is the perfect word
wow! looks like a super fun night with great food
jenna