A few weeks ago SF Weekly contacted us and asked if we’d like to participate in an event they were organizing called Artopia. The event was being held at Project One in SF and it’s focus was on Bay Area art, music, film, fashion and culture and even awarded local artists with grants up to $2,500.

Ummmm…. hellooooo? Of COURSE we would like to participate! Who doesn’t like culture? Pffht.

So, where would we fit in exactly? We would be feeding all the artsy-fartsy people! Art and food. What’s not to like?

 

OK, so now for the flavors….

We decided to go with 200 samples of our signature rocky road, pumpkin spice and mocha almond rolls. Totally not because it had anything to do with art, but because it’s what we had on hand. Cause we’re hella prepared like that.

After 6 hours of slaving away in the kitchen, we were ready to box up our 200 samples and get our art on.

The first thing we saw when we walked through the door was this beautiful, massive piece of artwork. What can I say? I’m a sucker for glitter. And no, not in the Mariah Carey/stripper kinda way. It’s hot though, right?

We set up shop at a table that had been reserved for us, watched the perfectly chiseled dancers (damn you beautiful people!) warm up for their routine, took advantage of the open bar, and waited for the event to start.

A few of the other vendors seated around us included ‘Mission Minis‘ (our fellow competitors at the SF Food Wars cupcake competition) and Tallulah Wines. I have to admit, one of the most entertaining parts of the night was watching the offspring of the Mission Minis guy shove mini cupcakes into his mouth then run around all amped up on sugar and attempt to break dance all over the furniture. Good times.

Finally. It was 6 o’clock. The candles were lit, the doors opened, the DJ started spinning, and the people started filing in. By 8 o’clock the place was PACKED! Cinnamon rolls were flying off our table left and right! We met some super interesting people, we pointed and giggled at some ridiculous outfits and I think I even attempted to translate chinese at some point. Horribly, at best. The two hours we were there flew by!

By 8:30, we were officially tapped out. Then, just like that, it was sadly all over. 

Feeling pretty accomplished and slightly buzzed, we packed up our stuff, hung out and mingled for a bit, then reluctantly said our goodbye’s.

The event was no doubt a huge success for everyone. Great people, sweet beats, amazing artwork – all of the above = a super bomb time in my book.

Huge thanks to Holly and SF Weekly for inviting us to be a part of the event. YOU GUYS ARE THE SHIZ. For more info on other dope stuff SF Weekly has coming up, check them out here.

Until next time San Francisco!