So, last Saturday was really like my Christmas.
I already told y’all about my morning at the farmer’s market so now let’s get right to the main event of the day……..
WARNING! The following involves pork and a lot of it.
I went to the SF Street Food Festival last Saturday, representing Foodbuzz (my ad network) and pretty much ate everything in sight. I mean, isn’t it every foodie’s dream to be surrounded by about two hundred local food vendors in one of the best cities in America? It was a tad overwhelming, I’m not going to lie.
Not only did I have to face my fear of porta potties for the second week in a row, but I also had to face throngs of hungry people, glimmers of pork and fried chicken in their eyes.
This really doesn’t have to do with anything other than the fact that I am lusting after this woman’s t-shirt. I mean, seriously. Can I get an amen? Thank you.
Moving on.
Because I was there on Foodbuzz’s behalf, I got to cruise the festival an hour before the mobs arrived and chat with a few of the local vendors, some of which were setting up shop for the very first time. I loved the sense of community at the festival, which was put on by La Cocina, a non-profit dedicated to helping low-income food entrepreneurs get on their feet. How awesome is that? Read more about La Cocina’s mission here. I was very, very impressed. Just seeing the huge smiles on the faces of the vendors, as they got ready to face all of hungry San Francisco was amazing in and of itself.
Here are some of my favorite festival faces….just going through this pictures again makes me smile!
And some of my favorite bites from the day!
If you can even believe it, I was at the festival from nine thirty in the morning until five thirty. I made the first round with group of media, the second round with Beth, the third round on my own and the fourth round with Almanzo after his delayed flight finally arrived. So yeah, I think I conquered it. Done and done.
The highlight of the day? Watching Joey Chestnut eat twenty seven tacos in five minutes. Or maybe it was watching Almanzo’s face while Joey Chestnut at twenty seven tacos in five minutes.
Flawless victory.
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Stay tuned—-there’s more to come!
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How fun!! Thanks for sharing!
That pug’s face made me burst out laughing.
I’m also jealous of your awesome farmers market adventure!
This is my idea of heaven and I am more than a little bit jealous! Pork is my friend. That t-shirt is rad. And I hope you got to eat your fair share of tacos too!
How big were those tacos?!?!? Jeez!
I applaud you for braving those crowds. As much as I love food, I hate crowds more
what a great event! i love things like this for how eclectic they are – you get to sample so many different flavors. you are fabulous for making the rounds 4 times. that is seriously the way to do it.
also, i can only be thankful that i didn’t have to deal with the stomach pains joey chestnut must have experienced after that taco domination.
Jenna + Adam= one adorable foodie couple
All of that food looks absolutely AMAZING.
Beautiful Pictures! And the S’more…I want it…now.
27 tacos in 5 mins? Holy tacos, that’s gross!
I adore food festivals. They are such a great place to try out new things. That grilled corn was calling my name more than anything else, actually.
I love the last pic. Too cute.
I love the last picture. So serene and amazing. Looks like a perfect end to an awesome day
I desperately need the bacon shirt. Especially since I always wear black!
That’s a LOT of tacos! I don’t see how they do it!!
I bet it took you 4 times through to really see everything too. It looks like such a big festival with so much going on. What fun.
you captured this even beautifully… not only through your photographs, but through your words as well. loved this!
oh & that little pug is too cute! 
I love that he has Pepto on his shirt… i bet he’ll need it after that many tacos in such a short time!
What are the names of the foods that you show in pictures? (what is the corn dipped in? and what is that chocolate/marshmallow thing?) It all looks absolutely delicious!!!
You took great photos! And I love the Bacon shirt!
Another s’mores? I’m jealous. Both look equally as gooey and amazing. Yum.
oh my gosh, you’re right—that’s totally Christmas come early! holy heaven…
Ahhhhhhha. My SF. I kiss my laptop screen. Or perhaps should say ‘faire du lèche-vitrine.’ LOVE the photo of you and Almanzo @ Chrissy Field. Sweet.
again, with the SMORES! swoon!!!!
You have been taking some great photographs lately Jenna. In another life I worked as a professional photographer which I think (sorta, kinda) qualifies me to say, “You’ve got the eye!” Also, I own both a Pug and English Bulldog, so I feel compelled to compliment you on the two dogs you chose to shoot! Well, done.
What a fun day! I love all the pink pepto shirts, hilarious!
Looks like FUN!! Love all the photos! Thanks for sharing!
Ohh pork. What’s the first food photo? It looks spicy and amazing.
a mini pork taco!
Looks like you had a ton of fun! Where did you get the jacket? It looks adorable! I want it.
thanks! I got it from Jcrew a few months ago
I love the last picture – melts my heart
Oh my gosh, I think I just gained 10 pounds just looking at this. Heaven.
Love all of your pictures!
LOVE your photos Jenna. A lot of personality there. That fig situation, whatever it may be, looks amaze.
Your hair is SO blonde! Beautiful! I know your a blonde, but do you get extra highlighting for it?
27 tacos?!…meh, I can beat that
Oh my gosh..gotta love the pink Pepto buckets, I’m sure it was very much needed at the end of the day {or maybe the middle of the day}. Joey Chestnut eats just about anything doesn’t he?! So much fun:)
Look at all that food! Thats my idea of heaven right there!!
27 tacos? Thats incredible. I dont know how someone even does that!
Looks like so much fun!
Yum! Your blog is seriously making me hungry – every post makes me want to eat! Love the bacon shirt…
Well I have to say you did a great job going and representing foodbuzz!!!! The pics are amazing, and worth a thousand words!!!
Is that a smores sandwich I spied?!!!!! looks so good!
And wow, champ taco eater! that is awesome!!
WHat a great time it looked like, I would love to go to something like this! xoxo
OMG–I love that bacon shirt! I need to get my hands on one!
i once witnessed a pancake eating contest… but i think the twenty-seven tacos trump that.
as usual, everything looks amazing (and are those more s’mores i see?)
So fun!! Your jacket in that first photo is adorable. Love the color and style.
AMAZINGGGGGGG!
I’m so jealous!
The corn on the cob picture just made my mouth water. Love your pics- I think my favorite faces are the dog and pepto-crew. The dog because he’s just plain adorable and the pepto crew because they look so excited to be decked out in pepto-pink.
What a GREAT festival! Covered well too!
Looking forward to more.
Looks like a great event! And yes, I covet that t-shirt too.
BethT and a pug!!! I’m jealous!
Wow I can sense the sense of community through the post!
Love it!
Props to the guy who ate 27 (fave #!!) tacos in 5 minutes. Day-Um.
Run a few races and you’ll be less afraid of porta potties!
Looks like a ton of fun!
I can feel the heartburn after looking at that food.
LOVE the pics! Go Joey… 27 tacos! How funny. Bless his little heart, and his rock iron stomach. Amen.
I hope you and Adam have a great week, honey! XOXO
BTW–Speaking of very cool places. The hot new place to get a burger in Paris: http://tinyurl.com/npt7ze
can’t wait!
Hi Jenna,
Very intrigued about the Blue Bottle Coffee! Which blend did you have? Would love to have it shipped to Vancouver!
Thanks!
Josh
Holy yum! What on earth is on those beautiful figs? & that s’more – feed me!
You and Almanzo are pretty darn cute together : )
Love the “Bacon is the New Black” t-shirt. My parents are pig farmers; they would be proud!
the only thing missing is the pepto bismal dance!
Jenna, your food photos just keep getting better and better! These are all stunning!
Also, I love that last shot of Almanzo and you! Precious.
This looks amazing! Do I spy another s’more in this post?
Oh Joey Chestnut….
And is that another S’more I spy on your plate?!?!
You two are so cute together.
i LOVE farmers/ food markets and festivals. thats looks like so much fun and going in before the crowds to talk to the vendors sounds perfect. always good to get to know the people who are serving and creating such delectable food.
Okay, now that looks like a dream come true. San Fran is calling my heart!!
Do you know I could probably GAIN 25 LBS just from eating vicariously through you?! Your pictures of some of the simplest (and most delicious, I’m a simple country girl after all) foods make it look positively beautiful. <—There is no other word, really. How else other than your photography make me look at a s'more like I've never seen one before?! Love it, love it, want more of it;-)
Yum!! Roli-Roti and their amazing porchetta sandwich, “market style”!
looks like a great day out. are there any foodie festivals happening in October which might coincide with my visit to the US? i’m looking for recommendations http://simonfoodfavourites.blogspot.com/2010/02/where-should-i-eat-and-visit-in-usa-5.html
Talk about a kid in a candy shop!!! I would have been in heaven. I <3 the picture of the pug… and the guy shoving tacos in his face.