Last weekend was Oakland’s Eat Real Festival, where 60 street food vendors, along with craft food market vendors, artisan producers, and culinary instructors rolled into Jack London Square to serve up delicious eats (all $5 or under!) and hold workshops and demonstrations. The festival ran from Friday through Sunday, but we spent our Saturday afternoon at the festival. It was our first time there, and we were a bit overwhelmed by how crazy the crowds were, how long some lines stretched, and how much time was spent waiting in them. (It probably didn’t help that we went at what was most likely the busiest time of the whole three days.) The whole experience probably would have been a little less stressful without having to maneuver the stroller through the gravel and throngs of foodies that descended upon the festival, but we still had a good time and got to indulge our palates!

Among some of the delectable food we tried: Hapa SF, CurryUpNow, Cholita Linda, Fat Face, and Scream Sorbet.

Mio and I at Jack London Square
Arriving at Jack London Square.

We tried the tikka masala burrito.
We tried the tikka masala burrito from CurryUpNow.

Sexy Fries!
The menu. Mmm... "sexy fries."

craft stage schedule
The craft stage


Such a great idea!
Meyer's had a handwashing stand there, and gave out free samples and coupons. Such a great idea!

The Taco Guys!
The Taco Guys.

Their delicious menu
Their delicious menu.

Dan trying some free Brown Cow organic yogurt.
Dan trying some free samples of Brown Cow organic yogurt.

"Why do you guys get to have all the fun?"
"Why do you guys get to have all the fun?"

TacoBike getting interviewed.
Yes, that is a TacoBike.

Sam's Chowdermobile
A chowdermobile

Poems About Anything
"Poems About Anything." They typed out poems for you on the spot about anything. How cool!

heirloom melon chai popsicle and strawberry lemonade basil popsicle
Heirloom melon chai popsicle and strawberry lemonade basil popsicle.

Mio and I hanging out on the lawn
Mio and I hanging out on the lawn.

Playing with Mommy's hat!
Love.

Mio in my arms.
Alarmed by all the people.

Mio grabbing Estella's nose.
We ran into Estella, and she made Mio laugh! And then Mio grabbed her nose.

on the lawn with Mommy.
This is the life.

Grabbing Mommy's nose.
More nose-grabbing. It's her thing these days....

Yay for tasty, healthy, good food — great for the taste buds, and for the body! πŸ™‚