When we first learned that we would need to leave the comfort of our pjs and couches to sit in a brand new office all day, the news wasn’t hugely thrilling. Turns out getting dressed and brushing our teeth before noon would be all worth it for the privilege of being neighbors with the Seedlings Project! If you haven’t heard of them, they do awesome things with food, making sure it’s natural, sustainable, and local. It’s a noble venture and one we’re happy to take advantage of. We were super excited to learn that the Sartle team had been invited to the 2015 Good Food Awards at the nearby Palace of Fine Arts.
The lighting crew of the Palace deserve a huge round of applause, the architecture looks absolutely stunning at night!
Sign in happened under the rotunda created by Bernard Maybeck for the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition. We were also treated to hot buttered rum (a necessity on a chilly 46 degree San Francisco night) and delicious cheese and pumpkin-butter sandwiches.
I got bored waiting so I was running around freaking people out with my Sartle glasses. Obviously, a highly elegant affair. The invitation did say “black-tie optional,” which some people chose to disregard completely. I definitely saw people in hoodies. RUDE!
We listened to nearly two hours of awards presentation and had culinary royalty Alice Waters, Ruth Reichl, and Nell Newman passing out medals to all 150 winners. Luckily, food was located right downstairs
There was SO MUCH FOOD and it was all so delicious. There were several long tables just like the one above lining the room, various drink stations in the middle, a made to order lamb gyro (complete with fire pit) table, and a coffee stand just in case you needed a pick-me-up. I chided myself for bringing such a small purse, jacket pockets can only hold so many apple caramels!
These chocolates were my favorite.
A dirty plate is a sign of a well-fed guest.
MMMmmmmMMMmmm, we left super full and excited for next year’s award show! Thanks Seedlings! We are happy to eat your food anytime. Let us know if you ever need some art history facts or something … we’ll trade.
Gluttonously yours,
Sr. Editor
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