March 15, 2010 - SXSW 2010 Food Bloggers' Party
We've already had a wild
and wooly week, and the madness of South
by Southwest is just starting.
We been hitting our fair share of events - including the
Florida Film Commission's annual party, two different GLBT
filmmakers' get-togethers, and the Capitalist Party. But
our new annual favorite tradition is the Food Bloggers' Party -
hosted by Austin American Statesman food writer Addie Broyles, and held this year at the Cedar Door.
The Ice Cream Man was
parked outside the front door, making our brief time in line
simply
sublime. Already the top SXSW
mobile vendor to find on the streets of Austin this year, we
enjoyed a free, hand-created watermelon/agave and mango
popsicle - the perfect start to a great party.
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The Cedar Door served up
tart Mexican martinis and a wonderful fajita taco buffet, while
other vendors brought samples that disappeared very quickly.
We absconded with some incredible Bacon and Pecan Brittle
by Epicuriosities.com, and a handmade Snikie snickerdoodle Twinkie by Retro Bizarro Pastries - before the other vultures noticed they were
out on the table. You gotta be quick around these
foodies!
We had a great time
visiting with other writers and personalities, including
Statesman photographer David Weaver, host Broyles and her
musician husband Ian (and adorable son Julian), and Statesman
editor/columnist Michael Barnes. And we chatted with regional top food
writer Jennie Chen about her plans for this year's Cupcake
Smackdown - an attempt at the world's record for biggest
cupcake. We'll keep you posted on dates and updates.
(Photo of JoeLane and Rob by David
Weaver, courtesy Austin360.com)