While I will be the first to admit that I use travel as an escape (not always...but often), the Foodbuzz Fest was an excellent chance not only to indulge in the escapism of jetting cross-country for the weekend and to leave east coast worries behind, but also to meet up with hundreds of other foodies just like me.
It was refreshing to be able to crouch underneath a table in order to take ridiculously close-in shots of a meal without wondering what other people would think of you...because there was actually line forming of others who wanted that exact angle for their photos too. Or to overhear a conversation beginning with "Well, let me tell you about the different tiers of lettuce..." and actually be intrigued. The Foodbuzz Fest was three days of unrepentant foodie bliss, and I highly recommend it to any other food bloggers, epicureans, gastronomes or armchair chefs out there that want to get more involved in food and the culture of the way we eat.
Unfortunately the weekend was somewhat marred by a Sunday rain delay at the San Francisco airport which resulted in my spending the next 24 hours (aka 2 cab rides, 1 plane trip, 1 train trip and 5 hours of driving) attempting to get home. But, let me tell you, there is nothing like freezing your @$$ off in the middle of November while passing the hours of 1am-5am at Philadelphia's 30th St. train station--abandoned but for the motley cast of homeless crazies and a similarly appointed McDonald's--to give you the time to get some perspective on your life. So, I'd say a net gain overall :)
And now, for the pics:
A floor full of foodies surrounded by amazing samples. Heaven.
And we're not talking cocktail weenies, but stuff like this. Um, yes, please.
Absolutely the most amazing sandwich I have ever eaten. Porchetta sandwich from Roli Roti...fatty, tender pork with a crisp, salty/sweet crust. *drool* DC: GET ON THIS!
Cool chili/bay leaf display at the vegetarian gumbo stand
Like me, he was just happy to be there. Until next year!!
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Count me in for next year!
ReplyDeletethat sandwich from 4505 was to die for! so much rich food this weekend, my body hates me, but oh well. It was great meeting you can;t wait till next year!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a great event! Thanks for sharing the pictures and so sorry to hear about your insane commute back to the East Coast.
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