YummySF - Part 4

SF Chefs and More

by Fanny Posted on August 17, 2010

I had such a full weekend full of glorious food sampling. On Saturday, I attended SPQR’s Executive Chef – Matthew Accarrino’s SF Chef cooking demo at Williams Sonoma in San Francisco’s Union Square. After his informative demo, I had the wonderful opportunity to interview him through the help of Foodbuzz.

After the interview, I noticed that the next demo was the famed Chef Gary Danko of Gary Danko restaurant. I added my name to the waiting list and returned later.

Meanwhile, I hopped over to Yerba Buena Gardens to check out Pistahan, the annual Filipino festival. Grubbin’ Filipino food, various stage performers from the Filipino community, and booths with Filipino themed T-shirts, crafts, and community info are what you will find at Pistahan.

The lines were too long at all of the food booths so I decided to set down on the grass and enjoy the stage performances – a rapper and a hip hop dance group worthy of America’s Best Dance Crew.

Then I headed back to Williams Sonoma, hoping that I could get into the Gary Danko cooking demo. I didn’t know that you have to sign up before hand to get a coveted seat (1 of 40), where you are guaranteed food samples from the cooking demo.

When I arrived there were 20 people waiting behind the velvet rope Continue reading →

Dezy’s Drinks

by Fanny Posted on August 12, 2010

On one Saturday morning, after venturing to the Alemany Farmer’s Market in San Francisco, my husband was on a quest to get his knives sharpened. The usual knife sharpening vendor he frequented at the Ferry Building Farmer’s Market was on vacation. So he yelped a new knife sharpening vendor – Bernal Cutlery.

Upon arriving at 331 Cortland Ave., we made the pleasant discovery of a whole new hot spot and mini-marketplace of artisan food vendors! This space of 5 kiosks, houses Dezy’s Drinks & Wholesome Bakery, Bernal Cutlery, El Porteño Empanadas, ICHI Lucky Cat Sushi, and Paulie’s Pickling. What a find!

While my husband was busy talking to Josh of Bernal Cutlery, I somehow wandered to the end of the space, at Dezy’s Drinks and Wholesome Bakery, which both share a kiosk. Right away, I noticed thermoses of chai sitting on a metal shelf. Not one or two but 4 choices of handmade chai! OMG, chai heaven!!!

I was able to sample all of them – Original Indian Chai, Almond Chai, Almond Vanilla Chai, and Rose Chai. The Rose Chai was and still is my favorite. I love that you can sample the flavors before buying.

The chais are available hot or iced. I’m starting to develop a liking for iced chai. You can buy a small cup ($3.75) or a 32 oz. jar of chai ($9.50). Return the empty jar and get 50 cents back towards your next purchase. These unique delicious chais are handmade by Desiree Saloman aka “Dezy”, pictured in the first photo Continue reading →

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SF Chefs 2010 Food and Wine Festival

by Fanny Posted on August 4, 2010

The SF Chefs 2010 food and wine festival is coming August 9 – 15th, 2010 to San Francisco’s historic Union Square.

What is SF Chefs 2010?

It’s a “food and wine event celebrating the unique flavor, diversity and bounty of Northern California.” – SF Chefs 2010

The San Francisco Bay Area is a melting pot of cultures and flavors as well as a major influencer for food and wine trends and the sustainability movement. You’ll find a community of artisan foods, gourmet food from food trucks, organically grown produce from farmer’s markets, and the best restaurants.

The SF Chefs 2010 food and wine event supports the Golden Gate Restaurant Association Scholarship Fund, to raise money for scholarships to students from the Bay Area entering culinary and hospitality programs.

Go to SF Chefs 2010 to taste amazing food Continue reading →

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Bossa Nova Superfruit Juice

by Fanny Posted on August 3, 2010

I was sent this assortment of Bossa Nova Superfruit juices to review. After seeing these juices in the refrigerated section of Mollie Stones and Whole Foods, I was super-excited to try these superfruit juices.

When I hear the name Bossa Nova, I immediately think of the quick, bustling beat resonating from my Casio electronic keyboard.

What makes Bossa Nova Superfruit juices different? They are all natural, feature one superfruit per flavor, and don’t contain white sugar. Instead, Bossa Nova uses low glycemic agave nectar to sweeten their juices, to give you more sustained energy. Plus, they don’t add caffeine or stimulants like other acai juices I have seen.

One look at the vibrant colors of these juices and you know that they are loaded with antioxidants. The design of the bottles are not only ergonomic, feeling good in your hands, but make them stand out in a crowd of other competing juices. Although Bossa Nova juices at one time Continue reading →

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Naan Pizza

by Fanny Posted on June 1, 2010

Yes, you read that correctly. It’s Naan Pizza made by Tandoor Chef. Savory Indian naan bread and pizza unexpectedly make such a great combo. If you love Naan bread, you’ll love these pizzas!

These pizzas are all natural, vegetarian, hand-stretched, and fired in a real Tandoor oven for authentic flavor. They are also shaped like Naan bread and fit easily in your hand. I really enjoy vegetarian pizzas so I was super excited to try Naan Pizza.

Tandoor Chef sent me these 4 pizzas to review – Margherita, Roasted Eggplant, Spinach and Paneer Cheese, and Cilantro Pesto. They dare to fuse Indian and Italian flavors Continue reading →

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