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While I'm editing the remaining photos of Bouquets to Art 2011, won't you take a few moments to enjoy the dazzling buffet brought to the De Young Museum by the talented crew of McCalls Catering for the Opening Night Preview Party?
Step into Wilsey Court and choose between the seafood or vegetarian paella, or a little of both.
Make sure to leave enough room on your plate for a helping of rack of spring lamb.
Of course, you must eat your vegetables. These are roasted to perfection.
Chase it with oyster gazpacho shooters, or three or four, like I did.
If you still have room, you can belly up to the carving station receive the world's friendliest service.
Now take a moment to admire the towering living sculpture created by Svenja Brotz of Chestnut & Vine (top photo). This arresting design took center stage in the Piazzoni Murals Room. The epiphytic roots of the dainty yellow phaleonopsis look right at home in the nooks and crannies of the bleached grapewood.
I know it's hard to ignore the buffet of desserts luring you. Will it be the strawberry cheesecake?
Or California berries in sabayone, with an optional dollop of whipped cream? Maybe with a meringue kiss?
Who could resist these profiteroles, either chocolate, vanilla, or coffee cream, served on a Tiffany blue plate? Go ahead grab the tongs and help yourself.
While you are digesting all this, I will be preparing the next few posts featuring the artistry of the Bay Area's best floral artists with their interpretations of the fine art inside the De Young Museum.
31 comments:
Oh, I'll bet this was wonderful!!
The food looks amazing!!
I am sitting at my desk. I'm supposed to be working. I'm hungry. So I idly decide to check the blogs I follow and here is your new post with gorgeous photos of food glorious food and I want some!
What a delightful evening. Well worth the ticket price, I'm guessing. Who the hell eats this because everyone in Ca is trying to stay thin? hahahaha!
Dear DB,
Thanks. I think I've gained 15 lbs looking
at the pictures. Looks like a lovely party.
The food alone was worth going I think! So many yummy photos.
The asparagus and strawberries got my attention! Wow, such a beautiful spread!
OMG! You are killing me! I would go for the food alone. DROOL!!
I've just found your interesting blog and beautiful images........I look forward to seeing more!
Best wishes!
The man serving the prime rib has a smile that shines!! Thank you for taking us along with you!! Such an elegant first course, for what is yet to come! I remember last years stunning flower designs...mind blowing they were!
Happy weekend
AND
ThAnK you for being willing to give David hope.
xox
Constance
Also,
Iris didn't run this year for the first time ever because of inclement weather, so Kay didn't ride for the first time in 40 something years. Still, so very happy at least M got to ride!!!
You don't have to ask me twice, DB! This remded me of the big buffet feasts they serve on the big crusie ships at the end of the cruise, when they have the ice carvings and floral arrangements. WOW! To die for. :)
Speaking of cruises, we leave for Oslo this Tursday and start our 6-day crusie along the fjords on Monday, a week from now. Are we excited or what! You are one who knows what we're in for. I love it. :)
What a feast!!!!
This is wicked – I just had an apple for lunch as I thought I was not hungry, then I came to read your post…. I would not mind some profiteroles with a good cup of expresso – that makes my mouth waters for some great French pastries – another few weeks and I’ll be in Paris though so I better stick to my apple only.
Now shame on you for placing all that beautiful food in front of me. Now I want to run off to the best bakery in town and of course decorate with gorgeous flowers too. Just beautiful, all of it!
Oh my God, I can't resist! :)
YUM!!!!!!!!!
Dear lisa,
Indeed it was!
Dear California Girl,
Sorry about tempting you. You make a great point about everyone being on a diet here. As for the ticket price, we were amazed that it went up $50 in one year - still worth it plus it's a donation to the museum.
Dear CC,
Nah, the food I serve here is very lo-cal.
Dear Kala,
You are right about that!
Dear Margaret,
You thinking the cherry tomatoes are strawberries ties in beautifully with your 55-word story today :)
Dear Susan,
McCalls is the best San Francisco caterer I know. Yes, the food alone is worth the drive to The City.
Dear Forest Dream Weaver,
Welcome to Dutchbaby! Thank you for your visit and kind words.
Dear Constance,
As a former caterer, you know how difficult it is to pull off an event like this. You also know how valuable a shining smile is. Thanks for joining me here.
Dear Ginnie,
Yes, this evening is a bit like the cruise ships in presentation, but the food is more delicious here.
Bon voyage to you and Astrid. Bring back lots of great photos and stories from Norway!
The strawberries are on the dessert... :). My experience cocktail waitressing was something. I was horrid at it but to be fair, I left before many of my tables did and I told my friend to keep the tips, if any. I waitressed for a number of years, but never dabbled in alcohol again (on the serving side, that is).
Margaret,
Thanks for clarifying :-|
I'm sure you were a great waitress. Your positive attitude would have motivated me to leave you a big tip.
Dear Kris,
I think this is your kind of evening!
Dear Vagabonde,
You choosing the apple over the profiterole and espresso is precisely why you look so fabulous! Have a grand time in Paris!
Dear Marilyn,
Sorry for tempting you! You can look stylin' in that beautiful blouse you just made as you go into town.
Cara dona,
I dare say that it is impossible to resist.
Dear Relyn,
Double YUMMMM!!
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