It’s really hard to summarize how fabulous this year’s Eat Drink SF weekend was but I’ll do my best…. Below you’ll find a wrap up of Friday’s Grand Tasting held at Ford Mason. I hope you enjoy the photos and commentary.

If you didn’t make it to Eat Drink SF this year I highly recommend you come next year. The line up of talent is amazing. Not only the Restaurants, Chef’s, Winemakers, Cheese Mongers, Wine Schools but all of the team members responsible for putting on this event deserve such a huge round of applause. Kudos Golden Gate Restaurant Association, DPEM Events, Wagstaff Worldwide and all of the sponsors for creating one of my most favorite weekends (besides my Birthday weekend of course!) in San Francisco. See more of the fun below….

A pre event shot of the amazing Chefs & Eat Drink SF talent

Stay tuned for my Saturday post where you can see me relaxing with Celebrity Cruises….

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar’s smoked garlic sausage

The awesome Lolinda Steakhouse team

I’m a huge cheese lover so was thrilled to see Whole Foods and their cheese monger cave. Doesn’t get much better!!

Fog City’s delicious tomato dish. Beyond flavorful and tasty!

The gang from Netimeas Group (Aatxe, flour + water, Central Kitchen). They are the best!!

The awesome and talented Chef Evan of flour + water

Foie gras? This was one of the hottest booths at the event with long lines of excited guests anxious to taste

Epic Steak’s delicious Tartare

My pals from UberEATS, who just launched UberEATS San Francisco last week, more here…..

Some of my favorite Drinks from the festival

For those wanting a healthier option…..

Cheers to delicious cocktails from Elixir SF

An amazing Chardonnay I enjoyed

The VIP Lounge