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Looking for something to do today? Based on my experience yesterday, I would recommend the annual North Beach Festival. Unlike many other street fairs in San Francisco this one really has the feel of the neighborhood. The chalk painting contest on Kearny between Union and Columbus is terrific, there is live music, arts and crafts and of course, food.
Without spending a dime, you can sample organic juices from Nantucket Nectars, fresh Mozzarella and Tomato salad from Precious Cheese and either nonfat or cream top yogurts from Brown Cow. Did I mention macadamia nuts? This year Mauna Loa is passing out little packets of roasted and salted macadamia nuts. It may not be a meal but add it all up and it certainly is a lot of good snacking. If you want something a bit more substantial, a warning, the food at street fairs seems to have gotten more and more expensive. You get a nibble of something for $6 a drink for $3 and may find you're still hungry. This year only one booth even features food from North Beach...
The other highlight of the festival is an appearance by world champion pizza tosser Tony Gemignani. Tony owns Pyzano's Pizza in Castro Valley, and he tosses pizza like nobody's business. If you've seen him on TV you know what I mean, if not, stop by the corner of Grant and Green streets at 4 pm and check him out.
The festival runs from 10-6 today. For more information visit the festival web site.
- Contest Winners
Here are the answers to yesterdays quiz: What's the most popular cheese on a pizza in Ohio? A. Parmesan B. Ricotta C. Mozzarella D. Provolone What's the signature pizza in Boston? A. Pepperoni B. Clam and Garlic C. Mozzarella and Basil D. Lobster...
- Pizza Contest
Italy may be the birthplace of pizza, but it's plenty popular here in the U.S. where there are over 61,000 pizzerias, and 350 slices of pizza are consumed a second. Just how much do you know about American pizza? Take the quiz below and find out....
- Pizza: Cookbook Review
The Bay Area is not really known for pizza but maybe it should be. After all we are the home of pizza throwing champion Tony Gemignani. No one is more passionate or knowledgeable about pizza than Tony. Perhaps you've seen him on TV doing tricks...
- Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival 2004
Did the last post about chocolate whet your appetite? Well there is a solution close at hand. The 9th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival will take place today, Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12 from 12:00 noon to 5:30 PM on both days....
- Cherry Blossom Festival 2004
When the weather warms up we look for any excuse to eat outdoors. It could be a picnic, a day at the beach or a street fair, food just tastes better outside. Especially when the day is sunny and bright and everyone is having fun and celebrating. Warm...
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North Beach Festival
Looking for something to do today? Based on my experience yesterday, I would recommend the annual North Beach Festival. Unlike many other street fairs in San Francisco this one really has the feel of the neighborhood. The chalk painting contest on Kearny between Union and Columbus is terrific, there is live music, arts and crafts and of course, food.
Without spending a dime, you can sample organic juices from Nantucket Nectars, fresh Mozzarella and Tomato salad from Precious Cheese and either nonfat or cream top yogurts from Brown Cow. Did I mention macadamia nuts? This year Mauna Loa is passing out little packets of roasted and salted macadamia nuts. It may not be a meal but add it all up and it certainly is a lot of good snacking. If you want something a bit more substantial, a warning, the food at street fairs seems to have gotten more and more expensive. You get a nibble of something for $6 a drink for $3 and may find you're still hungry. This year only one booth even features food from North Beach...
The other highlight of the festival is an appearance by world champion pizza tosser Tony Gemignani. Tony owns Pyzano's Pizza in Castro Valley, and he tosses pizza like nobody's business. If you've seen him on TV you know what I mean, if not, stop by the corner of Grant and Green streets at 4 pm and check him out.
The festival runs from 10-6 today. For more information visit the festival web site.
- Contest Winners
Here are the answers to yesterdays quiz: What's the most popular cheese on a pizza in Ohio? A. Parmesan B. Ricotta C. Mozzarella D. Provolone What's the signature pizza in Boston? A. Pepperoni B. Clam and Garlic C. Mozzarella and Basil D. Lobster...
- Pizza Contest
Italy may be the birthplace of pizza, but it's plenty popular here in the U.S. where there are over 61,000 pizzerias, and 350 slices of pizza are consumed a second. Just how much do you know about American pizza? Take the quiz below and find out....
- Pizza: Cookbook Review
The Bay Area is not really known for pizza but maybe it should be. After all we are the home of pizza throwing champion Tony Gemignani. No one is more passionate or knowledgeable about pizza than Tony. Perhaps you've seen him on TV doing tricks...
- Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival 2004
Did the last post about chocolate whet your appetite? Well there is a solution close at hand. The 9th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival will take place today, Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12 from 12:00 noon to 5:30 PM on both days....
- Cherry Blossom Festival 2004
When the weather warms up we look for any excuse to eat outdoors. It could be a picnic, a day at the beach or a street fair, food just tastes better outside. Especially when the day is sunny and bright and everyone is having fun and celebrating. Warm...