La Cocina Around the World Bistro Dinner
August 19, 2010 Last night, we got a preview of what folks can taste this Saturday at the San Francisco Street Food Festival. Hosted by La Cocina and Whole Foods Market, the Around the World Bistro Dinner showcased international cuisine from Nigeria, Mexico and Malaysia.
El Buen Comer's Beef Albondigas with Roasted Corn.
We got to sample Scotch Eggs and Butter Lettuce Salad from Purple Hibiscus. Popular in West Africa, these hard-boiled eggs are wrapped in a sausage mix and deep fried. El Buen Comer served a delicious Beef Albondigas with Chipotle-Tomato Sauce, Arroz Mexicano and Roasted Corn. Sliced nopales (prickly pear cactus) and a hand-made tortilla also garnished the tasty platter.
Prepping dessert at Whole Foods' Bistro in Potrero Hill.
Azalina’s Malaysian served a unique Sticky Rice Crème Brulée. A fragrant layer of pandan leaf sticky rice was hidden beneath the crème brulée, making this a decadent fusion dessert. Needless to say, everyone at the dinner left with happy bellies.
Azalina's Malaysian Sticky Rice Creme Brulee.
This coming Saturday, over 50 vendors will be at the SF Street Food Festival to satiate your taste buds. You'll get to try empanadas from Sabores Del Sur, Brazilian honey cakes from Kika's Treats, and papusas from Estrellita's Snacks.
Scotch Eggs from Purple Hibiscus.
Don't forget to check out their awesome silent auction - you can bid on a group dinner at Delfina's new restaurant, a private chocolate tour with Michael Recchiuti, a dinner for two with the Tablehopper, or a spend a day cooking in the kitchen of Chez Panisse.
For more info www.sfstreetfoodfest.com
(Image Credits: Giovanni Nakpil)
A press visit was arranged for this event.
Reader Comments (2)
Sorry to have missed that event, especially after seeing that sticky rice creme brulee. What a great twist on a classic.
I love anything with pandan! Soooo yummy.