I Heart Chicharrones / Foodbuzz Blogger Festival 2010

Chicharrones two ways, in one evening. It was a good omen. This was going to be one great eatfest of a weekend.

The 2nd Annual Foodbuzz Blogger Festival kicked off at Fort Mason Friday evening with streetfood from some of my old faves, including Roli Roti and Namu. Before we even made it through the door though, we got sidetracked at Off the Grid, which oh-so-conveniently was going on at Fort Mason at the same time. Coincidence? I think not.

It was like trying to get to the Emerald City with intoxicating poppy seed fields seducing you at every turn.

I tried to hold out, but my will power quickly deflated once I caught a glimpse of the taco from Adobo Hobo that Elaine (VirgoBlue) made a beeline for. Total food envy. I had to get one of my own before I ate it out of her hands.

The Filipino-Mex Pork Sisig Taco creation hit the spot, and the crispity crumble of golden chicharrones? Totally brilliant. The entire package worked, from the juicy, tender, vinegar-seasoned pork, to the jalapeno kick, cool crema, and chicharon crunchies, right down to the warmed tortilla...[Read Full Post]