Luncheon

The weather has been beautiful and sunny all week, what a surprise for San Francisco. We've all been taking advantage of the sunshine and getting outside at lunchtime.

  

We visited Salumeria on 20th Street in the Mission a couple of times this week. The spring menu is fresh and anything you order is delicious! Besides the amazing food, I enjoyed the lively atmosphere of the outside patio.

My obsession with Salumeria's chopped salad has begun! Not to mention, the presentation of the salad is very appealing. 

On Tuesday we headed over to SoMa StrEat Food Park. It seemed everyone had the same idea because it was packed with people out enjoying the various foods. There was music playing, patio seating, and all-around great vibes. 

It was a special treat on Wednesday when Samantha brought the team a fresh salad and a chilled glass of Pinot Blanc Mendocino. We all ate and caught up with each other on various topics and future plans. 

#foodie

-Ashlie

The Big Vision

After an extremely busy start to the year that included two major events along with a trip to Columbus, Ohio, we took a day to catch our breath and update our yearly vision boards.

Here is a look at the process...

Danielle was a welcoming host in her brand new Napa home!

Just like at any SSP event, we were well fed.

Including yummy bread.

And good wine.

Getting into the zone with our boards.

Out with the old, in with the new!

We also paused for a small birthday celebration.

SSP is already rocking 2014! Now a more a more honed vision.

Thank you to Danielle and David for sharing their beautiful home with us.

Back to the City, safe and sound.

Until next time.

Jessie -

Getting Ready For ON 3RD!

We are in full swing on the details of our ON 3RD event happening on Tuesday, October 27.
The above photo shows the inside of the invite - letterpress printed by Dependable Letterpress.

Our event design is true to who we are - ON 3RD. We are artsy small businesses in a warehouse building in an industrial part of town - the Dogpatch. The event is not fussy and frilly. It has an industrial feel, with old-school elements.

Come by, meet the folks, be entertained, and support our businesses.

Shopping at the hardware store for decor? Who knew?


We have many wonderful sponsors for the event!

Supplies for our entertainment/decor - we won't tell......

And a sneak peak at the delicious candy flavors to sample from Poco Dolce.
If you would like to join us - drop me an email - danielle@samanthasmithproductions.com

ON 3RD

We are really excited about the private event we are throwing on Tuesday, October 27 with our partners-in-crime Poco Dolce. The event is called ON 3RD.
 
The event showcases local talent in the Dogpatch area of San Francisco (food, wine, entertainment, photography, etc.) to prospective clients who produce events.

If you are in the industry and would like to receive an invite (designed by Tom Scott Design and letterpress printed by Dependable Letterpress) just drop me an email at: danielle@samanthasmithproductions.com

The French Laundry ... Priceless

Last week Heather and I were lucky enough to have gotten a last minute reservation at The French Laundry - thanks to the wonderful concierge at Bardessono! Thank you!!

Pictures from the kitchen...





Below are a few pics of the wonderfully prepared tasting meal we enjoyed.



(above) A special treat from the kitchen to start off our meal.


(above) Salad of Compressed Cucumber - Yellow Watermelon, Red Chili, Cilantro & Cream Yogurt



(above) Salad of Hawaiian Hearts of Palm - Plum, Red Radish, Mizuna, and Kanzuri

(above) Vacherin Fribourgeois - Fig Tart, Marcona Almonds, Arugula, and Summer Truffle Coulis

(above) Fourme D'Ambert - Alpine Strawberries, Beets, and Red Ribbon Sorrel

(above) Migardises (Mignardises are the tiny, bite-sized desserts that follow a meal at high-end restaurants).

(above) Three of our desserts!

Opera Cake - Praline "Namelaka," Milk Granite, and Coffee Ice Cream
Mascarpone "Crostata" - Rosemary-Olive Oil Sable, Farm Peaches, and Blackberry Sorbet
Gateau Saint Nizier Au Manjari - Mango-Chili Relish, Mast Brothers Cocoa Nibs, Lime Foam, and Coconut Milk Sorbet



Being a paper girl - I loved how they designed their bill - so creative! I know you are probably wondering how much it was - my answer: priceless....

-Danielle

Big Island Yummy

As any event planner will tell, eating a lot of hotel food gets a bit tiring. So after 10 days on the Big Island we found our way to GJ's Huli Chicken and Ribs...yummy. They also sell banana egg rolls that were to die for. Right next to their stand is a little farmers market that makes fruit smoothies.

Next time you are on the Big Island and you need some great food - check them out. They are located near the Kawaihae Harbor in Kamuela.

-Samantha