Now where did we leave off? 
We registered and picked up our swag bags around 3:
We got a ton of awesome free stuff! I can’t wait to lay it all out and take pictures of it!! (yeah – I’m a dweeb!)
Then headed over to the Hotel Vitale for our cocktail party, hosted by Skyy!!
Pineapple infused vodka with soda water – TO DIE FOR! 
The party was on the hotel rooftop, and the view was AMAZING! Not only was the view something to rave about – but so was finally being able to meet a whole bunch of my blogging friends in person! 
Me with my roomies Janetha and Quinn, and then Andrea (my fellow Ohioan) and Amanda!
Blurry, but still beautiful!
After cocktail hour, we all headed over the the Ferry Building/Market for the Street Food Fare tasting! 
There was food from all different sorts of local vendors!
My favorite food of the evening was from Alive, an all raw, all organic catering company:
My favorite drink of the evening?? The Blood and Sand!
- Glenrothes Select Reserve
- Cinzano Sweet Vermouth
- Cherry Liqueur
- Orange Juice
I really DO heart Foodbuzz! 
On our way out – Jasmine convinced me I should try this beet salad (I’ve yet to find a beet prepare to my liking – I think they are funky!) Well – I must admit…I finally met my match! The beets in this salad were WONDERFULLY prepared, and tasted quite delicious! The golden beets were ABSOLUTELY the best!
We also hit up the beer stand right next to the exit – very strategic placement – they didn’t need to twist my arm to try anything!
Which gave us time to talk to this lovely lady!
The Street Food Fare was awesome, and the perfect start to a fun, FOOD & DRINK filled weekend! More recaps to come!!
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it was great to get to meet you! I am very sad that the festival is over!
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By Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) on 11.09.09 1:06 pm | Permalink
Looks like so much fun!! I love how the hotel is my last name, I just love seeing it on every single blog I read!!
makes me smile
ps – your hair looks so good dark!
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By Julie on 11.09.09 1:42 pm | Permalink
I was going to say freebies are the best but then those cupcakes popped up and wow do they look good!
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By Evan Thomas on 11.09.09 1:42 pm | Permalink
AHHH CAN WE GO BACK NOW!?
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By janetha on 11.09.09 1:44 pm | Permalink
Love the group photo of you guys!
YOU LIKED THE BEETS?!??!?! Alert the press!
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By VeggieGirl on 11.09.09 1:45 pm | Permalink
beet salad was amazing – I doubt I would be able to recreate that at home though, I can’t ever seem to cook beets right.
love your pictures….wish the weekend wasn’t over!
PS – so sorry I didn’t get to say goodbye, I had to go back to the hotel to catch my flight =(
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By Jasmine (Sweet and Fit) on 11.09.09 2:04 pm | Permalink
I miss it already!
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By Quinn on 11.09.09 2:31 pm | Permalink
It’s so funny to see peoples’ different reactions to the food. I’ve read some people saying that the raw food wasn’t that good and it was your fav! I wish I could’ve tasted it to have my own opinion
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By Diana on 11.09.09 3:14 pm | Permalink
ah…i’m so sad it’s over!!! It was so much fun hanging out with you
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By brandi on 11.09.09 4:23 pm | Permalink
Can I go next time? Looks like so much fun with delicious food! I can tell you had no fun at all
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By Katie on 11.09.09 5:06 pm | Permalink
Looks like so much fun! Your dress is super cute!
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By Lindsay @ bananaandchocolate on 11.09.09 5:19 pm | Permalink
ALLISON!! It was so great to meet you this weekend. I hope you traveled safely home to Cleveland my dear!
If you’re ever in VA be sure to hit me up and bring your pup!
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By Brittany on 11.09.09 9:19 pm | Permalink
Looks like SO SO much fun!
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By Rose on 11.09.09 10:45 pm | Permalink
Yay for swag!! Man that looks like such a fun weekend. The beet salad looks delicious–and so does everything else
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By Anne K. on 11.09.09 10:51 pm | Permalink
I’m so jealous. It looks amazing.
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By Lee on 11.09.09 11:10 pm | Permalink
Aww your trip looks so fun! Glad you enjoyed yourself. And pineapple infused vodka sounds ridiculously dangerous – in a good way. I have got to look out for that.
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By Amelia on 11.09.09 11:44 pm | Permalink
You guys looked so fabulous!!
What were those pork-rind-y looking thing? Shrimp?? Were they good!?
So great to meet you in SF and glad we had the time together on our embarcadero walk!
Deb
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By Deb on 11.10.09 12:11 am | Permalink
It was so fabbo to finally meet you! Hopefully we can hook up again soon to have more time to chat and connect!
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By Andrea (Off Her Cork) on 11.10.09 10:52 am | Permalink
[...] flavorful there are salad of red & golden beets – cooked perfectly! I even convinced Allison to try it, I think she changed her mind about beets =) The most bizarre thing tried was a raw oyster! can [...]
By Foodbuzz Festival: Part 1: Cocktail Party & Street Fare « Sweet and Fit on 11.10.09 11:56 pm | Permalink
Your description is so amazing that I will need to come to the Festival this November. Thanks for all the photos. Where did you stay? I will be flying from Panama, so must make reservations now. Thanks!
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By Cora on 02.04.10 4:37 pm | Permalink
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