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You are here: Home / Travel / FBZFEAST

November 7, 2010

FBZFEAST

Exceeded expectations seems to be the theme of the weekend. Didn’t think Foodbuzz could top last year’s Outstanding In The Field event, but they may have…

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Tonight’s dinner was held at the Ferry Building. How often do you do get dine in such a famous landmark!?

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The theme of the evening was an unplanned “greige.” We all color coordinated by accident – including with the table cloths!

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Ashley and I had on such similar dresses

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The night started with a glass of Bonny Doon Muscat. All of the evening’s wines were Bonny Doon.

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And a few passed apps – like this goat cheese polenta bite that I had

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Along with smoked salmon du jour

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After an hour of mingling, we sat down to the most gorgeous dinner on the top floor of the ferry building

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The tables were set to the nines – complete with moss balls that reminded me of my wedding!

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The menu was outstanding –

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First Course was a Golden Beet Tart with a beet, feta and currant salad, wild arugula and basil puree

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LOVED all the complexities of this!

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We had a wine pairing with every course too. I loved that the pours were not too heavy, so I don’t feel like I overdrank. Just enough to enjoy the meal (x 4!)

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First was the Bonny Doon Le Cigare Blanc – lite and crisp

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Second Course was Seared Scallops with Bonny Boon Verjus Beurre Blanc

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I absolutely love scallops and absolutely loved this dish! Although the braised fennel had a few onions in it and I ATE one. Whole. It was unpleasant.

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The Entree Course was a Lamb Shank, but I opted for the Pescatarian option of Seared Cod over Local Wild Mushrooms, Pinot Noir Sauce and Butternut Squash Puree.

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This dish was absolutely INCREDIBLE and I finished nearly all of it! The fish was perfectly cooked. And the greens added just the right brightness. And the MUSHROOMS were so garlicky and chewy.

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The fish was served with a lovely red Le Cigare Volant (which appears to be a red blend?)

A personal shout out to our so very friendly server, Shane, and his willingness to accommodate various food preferences at the table.

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I asked him for the name of the caterer for the evening. I was SO impressed with the food (for 350+ people!) and especially the impeccable service. Thank you to Paula Leduc Fine Catering!

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The final course of the evening was dessert, of course, poured with the 2008 Bonny Doon Vinferno Vin de Paille Dessert Wine.

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It was almost like an ice wine – loved the sweet thickness paired with…

 

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Buttery Almond Cake with Oranges and Spanish Sherry Sabayon

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Everything about this dessert was perfect. The almond cake was super moist and very almondy and the fruits and cream went perfectly on top.

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Also had half a cup of decaf!

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The event was so well coordinated – and the food flavors and portions perfect.

Would you believe two years in a row ended in Manhattans!? We made the mile walk back to the hotel and gathered in a large group in the bar – MamaPea wanted to try a Manhattan!! She didn’t love it as much as I had hoped (although extra cherry juice certainly helped!!)

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I had a few sips, but really had had enough booze for one night. We all ended on a happy note.

Already starting to feel sad that the weekend is drawing to a close….tick tock.

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  1. Coco @ Opera Girl Cooks says

    November 7, 2010 at 2:57 am

    The dinner was SO GOOD! The beet tart with basil puree and arugula was a big stand-out, I thought. I’d love to recreate something like it at home!

    Reply
  2. Rachael says

    November 7, 2010 at 3:45 am

    The food looks amazing! I’m so jealous!

    Reply
  3. Shane says

    November 7, 2010 at 4:12 am

    Thank you guys so much for the shout out!! It was a great evening for us too!! There was a “buzz” in the air that let US know that you all were enjoying YOURselves which makes our work worth it!!

    Paula Leduc thanks you also!!!

    I hope to be a part of the event next year instead of working it!

    You server,

    Shane

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 7, 2010 at 10:27 am

      Awww Shane, thanks for the comment!! You guys were so impressive!!

      Reply
  4. Hannah says

    November 7, 2010 at 6:17 am

    I don’t know what’s more gorgeous – you ladies or that dessert! Phwoar! 😉

    Reply
  5. Simply Life says

    November 7, 2010 at 7:02 am

    wow, look at all that great food! What an experience!

    Reply
  6. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    November 7, 2010 at 7:18 am

    What an amazing event!!! Great pics!

    Reply
  7. Lauren at KeepItSweet says

    November 7, 2010 at 7:36 am

    that dinner looks amazing and the event looks like so much fun!

    Reply
  8. Heidi - apples under my bed says

    November 7, 2010 at 7:45 am

    That fish looks so delicious!! I’d like a dessert wine now too, please!
    Heidi xo

    Reply
  9. Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says

    November 7, 2010 at 7:46 am

    Dessert looks great, but I’m still trying to figure out the little “nest” of sugar or almond or whatever on top.

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 7, 2010 at 10:28 am

      It was actually a somewhat sweetened Parmesan crisp!

      Reply
  10. Alaina @ The Jogging Concierge says

    November 7, 2010 at 7:55 am

    Oooh…loved your dress! And that beet appetizer looks awesome. I loooove beets. 😛

    Reply
  11. Amy K. @ onehealthypeanut says

    November 7, 2010 at 8:02 am

    WOW what an amazing meal! service like that just makes you feel pampered 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your trip!!

    Reply
  12. Taylor says

    November 7, 2010 at 8:12 am

    Where did you get your dress? I’m looking for something similar but not having a lot of luck.

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 7, 2010 at 10:28 am

      Forever 21 actually 🙂

      Reply
  13. christina cadden says

    November 7, 2010 at 8:34 am

    Looks like so much fun!

    Reply
  14. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says

    November 7, 2010 at 8:44 am

    You all look so gorgeous. And so does the food! I don’t think I’ve ever eaten a meal that classy with all the special touches. They are treating you all WELL.

    Reply
  15. Caitlin says

    November 7, 2010 at 8:45 am

    Glad you’re having such an amazing weekend! I’ve been reading the blog for about a month and made my first KERF inspired oats this morning!
    1/4 cup oats
    1/2 crumbled whole-wheat pumpkin muffin
    1 small cut up granny smith apple cooked in
    1/2 cup milk
    1/2 cup water
    1 tsp. peanut butter
    YUM! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 7, 2010 at 10:29 am

      Pumpkin muffin sounds great right now!

      Reply
  16. Natalia - a side of simple says

    November 7, 2010 at 8:50 am

    I love your outfit! All you girls look fantastic. Looks like so much fun and some great food.

    PS. Nice shoes 🙂

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 7, 2010 at 10:29 am

      Heh. Shoe comments are always appreciated 😉

      Reply
  17. holly @ couchpotatoathlete says

    November 7, 2010 at 9:15 am

    All of you ladies look great! I think you looked a lot like Meghann too — with the black tights.

    How nice to have a great server — I swear sometimes even if the food isn’t THAT good, if the service is good it makes all the difference in the world!

    Reply
  18. Shannon (A Better Me) says

    November 7, 2010 at 9:17 am

    All you ladies looked beautiful! The food looked amazing too!

    Reply
  19. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    November 7, 2010 at 9:31 am

    Wow, what a beautiful event!

    Reply
  20. lisasfoods says

    November 7, 2010 at 9:35 am

    Sounds like an incredible time, and an incredible event.

    Are you given much time at the Foodbuzz Fest for mingling and meeting other bloggers? And did you get to go to any workshops?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 7, 2010 at 10:29 am

      Yes and briefly

      Reply
  21. Amanda says

    November 7, 2010 at 9:39 am

    What a beautiful event, and even more stunning ladies! It looks like a spectacular night!

    Reply
  22. alana (at) the food says

    November 7, 2010 at 9:41 am

    that beet tart looks unreeal!
    and manhattans are excellent!

    Reply
  23. Grocery Goddess Jen says

    November 7, 2010 at 9:45 am

    Wow, that food and location look amazing. I can’t believe you guys got to eat in the Ferry Building! What a treat.

    Reply
  24. MonsteRawr says

    November 7, 2010 at 9:48 am

    Holy hell, that food looks amazing! Suddenly I am much less excited about my chocolate cheerios…

    Reply
  25. Maddie (Healthy Maddie) says

    November 7, 2010 at 10:01 am

    Wow, your dinner looks beautiful and well put together. I love your dress. You guys all look so pretty 🙂

    Reply
  26. Claire (Low Impact Fashionista) says

    November 7, 2010 at 10:06 am

    The waffley thing they stuck on top of the dessert looks really neat, and don’t be sad the weekend is ending! You still have time left 🙂

    Reply
  27. stacey-healthylife says

    November 7, 2010 at 10:09 am

    Everything looks gorgeous. I really wish I would have been able attend, so sad.

    Reply
  28. arlene says

    November 7, 2010 at 10:24 am

    The dinner and venue look fab, Kath! ‘Le cigare volant’ red is a wine of great repute, made with syrah, grenache, carignan, mourvedre and cinsault (in the style of world-renowned chateauneuf-du-pape). Bonny Doon’s Muscat is gorgeous, too… Bon appetit et sante!

    Reply
  29. Laura says

    November 7, 2010 at 10:29 am

    WOW! My mouth is watering – everything looks so amazing. Beautiful building too! I didn’t realize there was an event space upstairs.

    P.S. LOVE your dress! Where did you get it?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 7, 2010 at 10:30 am

      Forev 21!

      Reply
  30. Sana says

    November 7, 2010 at 10:38 am

    I love how well your pics turn out indoors! I need to work on my picture taking skills!

    Reply
  31. Christin L. says

    November 7, 2010 at 10:43 am

    Love all those dresses! Too cute!

    Reply
  32. Camille says

    November 7, 2010 at 11:00 am

    So much amazing food!
    You look lovely, by the way!

    Reply
  33. Dee says

    November 7, 2010 at 11:01 am

    HOLY COW! OH MY GOSH! Ummmm… YUM! Look at all of that YUMMY food!

    ps. you all looked SO fab and gorgeous!

    Reply
  34. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    November 7, 2010 at 11:02 am

    i thought the catering was incredible as well! wish i had gotten the fish option (i didn’t know about it) – i wound up with the vegan one instead, which was just okay.

    Reply
  35. A Teenage Gourmet (Sami) says

    November 7, 2010 at 11:09 am

    I can’t wait to join you at these events someday. 😉

    Reply
  36. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    November 7, 2010 at 11:17 am

    Beautiful!! Perfect evening 🙂

    Reply
  37. Kiran says

    November 7, 2010 at 11:56 am

    OMG! Great food, especially the cod! Looks so yummy!!

    Reply
  38. thetreadmilldiaries says

    November 7, 2010 at 11:57 am

    What a great eating experience. The mood and the food look wonderful. Can I come?? 🙂

    Reply
  39. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    November 7, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    Wow I’m really impressed with that catering too. The whole meal looks amazing!

    Reply
  40. Namaste Gurl says

    November 7, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    Fun! All you girls are so cute, love seeing your events picture by picture– almost feel like i’m there! 🙂

    Reply
  41. Maren says

    November 7, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    I love the pictures of glasses! They are always so surprisingly photogenic. 😀

    Reply
  42. Caitlyn (A Spoonful of Life) says

    November 7, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    That looked like an extravagent meal! Wonderful pictures!!

    Reply
  43. Nicole, RD says

    November 7, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    I wish I would’ve gone! That meal looks OUT of this WORLD! Stunning!

    Reply
  44. hungryforbalance.wordpress.com says

    November 7, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    The food looks good but you ladies look even better! Isn’t it fun to play dress-up?!

    Reply
  45. Mads says

    November 7, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    Wow, looks incredible!

    I think it’s so funny that you don’t like onions. I seriously can’t imagine my life without them!

    Reply
  46. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says

    November 7, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    I was at the Festival too this weekend…so much fun! I saw you but was too shy to come up and ask for a picture with you 🙂

    Reply
  47. Shannon @ Philadelphia Phitness Pharmacy says

    November 7, 2010 at 7:42 pm

    Everything looks so delicious and beautiful! I definitely am jealous! Glad you enjoyed yourself!!!

    Reply
  48. Allie (Nutty FlexitALLIEan) says

    November 7, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    This looks insanely awesome! Glad you had a good time 🙂

    Reply
  49. Virginia @ YtotheUmmy says

    November 7, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    all that food looks amazing…wahh i want some!

    Reply
  50. Kim says

    November 7, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    I just flew home from San Francisco this morning and was in the ferry building 2 days ago. Just so happens my husband and daughter have been in Charlottesville all week. (we live in Portland, OR)
    Small world. It sure would have been fun to run into you.

    Reply
  51. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    November 7, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    That meal keeps looking more and more fabulous with every post I see!

    Reply
  52. hemp jogger says

    November 7, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    kath, you looked amazing! great dress…incredibly flattering and unique 🙂 what an awesome spread, too.

    have fun w/ matt tomorrow!

    Reply
  53. Elle says

    November 7, 2010 at 11:49 pm

    And all those cameras popping at the same time!! Fun.

    Reply
  54. Ron Merlin says

    November 7, 2010 at 11:49 pm

    Allright, I’m going next year, and it’s your fault. I’m convinced it would be incredible. Thanks for the great post.

    Besides, I think all you female Foodbuzz Bloggers need a guy there too….. Ya know?

    Ron Merlin
    TheMerlinMenu

    Reply
  55. Caree says

    November 8, 2010 at 10:52 am

    Looks like you had a great time! I just started a blog myself and was wondering how you ladies got to this point?!

    Reply
  56. Emily (Foodie/Nutritionist) says

    November 8, 2010 at 11:15 am

    The scallops were SO delicious… probably my favorite course! Although, it is really hard to choose. Such a wonderful dinner!

    Reply
  57. Lisa says

    November 9, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    Everyone looks great all dressed up!

    Reply

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