Saturday night’s dinner was brought to us by Outstanding in the Field who, according to their website, offer “Culinary celebrations at the source. Set between the soil and the sky, Outstanding in the Field’s long, linen-draped table beckons adventurous diners to celebrate food at the source. Bringing together local farmers and food artisans, chefs and winemakers, we explore the connection between the earth and the food on your plate. Join us as we feast on the gifts of the land.“
We all boarded the Blogger express buses to the Greenleaf Produce warehouse, where we mingled, ate and drank for a few good hours.
This table snaked its way through the warehouse, effectively seating everyone at one table!
Pre-dinner snacks were so more-ish!
Mingling:
Me, Amir and Chrystal and Chef Sarah from the Bertolli Sauces test kitchen.
And on the menu:
(no photos of this as it was simply being passed around during drinks)
A plate of the calamari to share:
And my portion:
Next up:
Melt in your mouth beef cheeks!!!
Now THIS is the way to get kids to eat their brussels sprouts!!!
Dessert followed!
With Vin Santo:
A sensory overload for sure – so many good smells and tastes and such beautifully presented food. This was an outstanding meal. Thanks Outstanding in the Field and Foodbuzz.
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Oh I'm SO jealous! I wish I could have gone, but I'm glad you were able to get those of us that couldn't attend pictures to satisfy our curiousity a little bit
Mardi,
It looks like you had a great time in SF! I'm so glad! The meals look amazing! Were you able to attend the Saturday morning Farmer's market at the Ferry Building?
Christine
So wonderful meeting you in person! I had a fun time checking out all the festivities and eating all the food! I finally started posting pics from the trip…Our Day 1 HH and dinner is up – shout out to you…with plenty more photos to come!
Not jealous! Not! jealous!
This was my favorite part of the event!! The food and the idea of having dinner like this were just mind blowing!
Oh wow, sounds wonderful. Wish I would have gone! Of course, after just looking at that meal, I think I need to jump on the treadmill!LOL
wow, great job recounting the dinner! We may not have met there..but congrats!!
You are so good for updating during the trip! By the time we dod it, it'll be old news.
Looks amazing!
Rochelle – next year maybe?
Christine – yup – more pictures coming of the market (ummm, a LOT more!)
Andrea – soooo fun to meet you and hang out with you!
Tasty Trix –
Next year?
Kitchen M – it was definitely a highlight!
Tasty Eats – actually I was not full after all that – well maybe of wine! It was more like tasting portions…
Ravenous Couple – there were so many people I didn't get to meet
Next year!
Duo – I'll read it!!! Loved hanging out with you guys!!!
Skylar – oh it was!
Oh..The envy!
I am going next yr. I am leaving my babies and I am going! No ifs!
Thanks for sharing *tear*
it was nice meeting you at the FB Festival! To many more foodie events!
Wow the food looked great and I wish I could have been there. I am hoping for next year.
Thanks for the beautiful recap! It almost felt I was there… I'm glad you guys had a wonderful time!
Next year! Would love to not only taste all the food, but would love meeting all the fellow FBZ friends. It is not often that you are in a room with hundreds of people that share the same passion. Did a great job of covering it.
So fun. I wish I was there to meet everyone and enjoy so much great food!
Wow looks like an amazing meal and experience!
Mike and I are so proud! We even bragged you up on a curricula revision – hope that's OK!
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Keep us posted on your triumphs!
Amanda – thanks so much for the "bragging" (you know I didn't win the award, right?)
Simply Life – it was, quite the experience…
Penny – I believe a glass was raised in your honour by this fellow Aussie!
WineFoodChat – DEFINITELY plan to come next year!
Andrea – glad I could recreate it a bit!
Allingoodfood – next year…
andthisblog – hooray for foodie events!!
Miranda – see you there next year!
Well if I thought this was even a bit less than spectacular you certainly changed my mind to this being over the top…great post and appreciate the recap very nice.
Pegasuslegend – it was most certainly over the top in the best possible way!
What a spectacular festival. Great food and great people. I think I'll be dreaming of this and one day being able to meet you and other food bloggers in person.
Looks amazing– loving your posts about the event! Almost feels like I was there, too
So jealous!! I love the Outstanding in the Field concept. Thanks for sharing this.
Divina – some day….
April – glad you are enjoying!
Chickenless – you are so welcome!
Cant wait to hear the details in person friday. Email me so we can choose a place to go.
Sounds wonderful! Wish I could be there!
wow – what an amazing dinner! it looks like something from top chef. so glad you had fun!
5 Star – next year next year….
Best Family – yes it was a bit like a TC challenge for those chefs!
Cheap Ethnic – co excited to meet you on Friday!
that looks like fun! I wish I could have gone to meet all of the great foodies and have lots of awesome food.
outstanding account of the weekend. Cheers!
That was SUCH an awesome dinner! Would it be possible for me to snag the photo (and give you credit of course) of the table? email if ok at bitemekitchen@gmail.com Thanks!
Jessie – maybe next year?
Rachel – thanks and there's more to come!
Rose – absolutely!
Congratulations on your win! I'm so happy for you!
Momgateway – well I did not win the Award, "just" the Bertolli scholarship (about which I am still over the moon thrilled!!!)
Thanks for sharing these great photos! I'm having fun reading through all the various re-caps of the events last weekend.
Tangled Noodle – maybe next year?
Oy. that's a fantastic dinner. Wish I could tuck into those beef cheeks!
Nate-n-Annie – the beef cheeks were to die for!