Outside Lands 2015: a musical feast

Right now, in San Francisco, a three-day fest is raging in Golden Gate Park, and some of the biggest stars you know are making soulful appearances. (i.e. Sam Smith, The Black Keys, Mumford and Sons, Elton John!)

Besides the celebrities, though, the nourishment options are also pretty mind-boggling. There’s a kingdom for everything, including chocolate, wine, beer, and cheese. Not impressed? Well, this is where we start listing all the new, cool foods that you’ll see at Outside Lands 2015.

For the full musical line-up, click here.

New Vendors

• La Urbana – Mexican Chorizo Dogs, Bean Soup (new)
• Merigan Sub Shop – Eggplant Parm Subs, Italian Shaved Ice (new)
• Michael Mina’s Tailgate – Smoked-Coconut Brisket, Sorghum Pickles, Bourbon BBQ Sauce (new; in VIP)
• Raj + Singh – Chicken Tikka Masala Naan Wraps, Veggie Korma Rice Bowls (new)
• Sababa – Falafels, Cardamom Coffee Slushies (new)
• Sightglass Coffee – Individually Prepared Coffees, Vanilla Iced Cold Brew (new)
• Stones Throw – Chicken Parm Sandwiches (new)
• The Monk’s Kettle – Pretzel Knots, Sausages in a Pretzel Bun (new; in Beer Lands)

• Rocko’s Ice Cream Tacos – Ice Cream Tacos, Frozen Bananas (new)
• Sprogs – Rice Scooters (new)
• The Creme Brulee Cart – Gourmet Creme Brulees (new)
• Beer Lands 2015
• Fieldwork Brewing Company (new)
• Half Moon Bay Brewing Company (new)
• HenHouse Brewing Company (new)
• Local Brewing Co. (new)
• Napa Smith Brewery (new)
• Stone Brewing Co. (new)

•  Bluxome Street Winery (new)
• Buena Vista (new)
• Cannonball Wine Company (new)
• Chateau Montelena (new)
• CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs (new)
• Dashe Cellars (new)
• Idelwild / Ryme / Jolie-Laide (new)
• Jamieson Ranch Winery (new)
• Long Meadow Ranch
• Marietta Cellars (new)
• Swanson (new)
• Tin Barn (new)
• Union Wine Co. (new)

FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2015

1:20pm – 1:50pm

Magician Jon Armstrong

Jon Armstrong, GastroMagic’s emcee for the weekend, kicks things off with a few tricks up his sleeve. He may have a few up yours as well.

2:45pm – 3:10pm

Trash Talk Cook Off with CUESA

Waste not, have more! Chefs vending at Outside Lands hit the stage to concoct an all-star dish made from a mix of food by-products from popular recipes and “ugly” vegetables.

4:00pm – 4:30pm

Unknown Donuts w/ Rich Table

San Francisco’s Rich Table showcases their artisanal donuts, so out of the box they’ll launch you into another dimension.

5:30pm – 6:00pm

Morimoto Karaoke

Iron Chef Morimoto shares his expertise in the art of sushi rolling and rocks the stage with his hidden talent. It’s only rock and roll, but he likes it.

7:15pm – 7:55pm

Breakdown Breakdance w/ Avedano Meats & Belcampo Meat Co.

B-boy troupe Beatz N Pieces bring the beats while Bay Area butchers bring the meat. Watching their process unfold will make your head spin.

SATURDAY AUGUST 8, 2015

1:50pm – 2:20pm

Truffle Shuffle w/ Mina Test Kitchen & DJ Vin Sol

Chef Adam Sobel from The Mina Group is joined by dance instructor Julia Hubara to reinterpret the infamous Truffle Shuffle. Fans must shuffle for a taste of his Truffle Ribeye Cheesesteak.

3:10pm – 3:40pm

Beignets & Bounce Brunch w/ Big Freedia & Brenda’s Soul Food

Big Freedia is back to shake and bounce during the second annual bounce brunch. Brenda’s Soul Food beignets for those willing to twerk.

4:30pm – 5:00pm

Evolution of Collaboration w/ Chris Cosentino

Last year, the topic was evolution of creativity and this year, Chris Cosentino of Cockscomb talks collaboration, food, cocktails and more.

6:00pm – 6:30pm

PopStars w/ Emilie Baltz and Dan Deacon

Dan Deacon provides the sweet sounds for this lickable popsicle orchestra imagined by experiential artist & storyteller Emilie Baltz. Join them on stage to help bring this concept to life, one lick at a time.

7:40pm – 8:25pm

PB & MJ w/ Humphry Slocombe & Forever Land: A Michael Jackson Tribute

Awaken the smooth (peanut butter) criminal in you as you indulge in Humphry Slocombe’s Peanut Butter Fudge Ripple ice cream and relive the MJ classics. PB&J has never tasted so good.

SUNDAY AUGUST 9, 2015

2:30pm – 3:00pm

Dough Throw w/ DJ MoPo & Tony G

It’s a Dough Throwdown with MoPo spinning tracks and World Pizza Cup Champion Tony Gemignani spinning dough and pizza bites.

3:50pm – 4:20pm

Food Fight w/ Pete Holmes – Ne Timeas vs Big Night

Food Fight is not your average game show. Comedian Pete Holmes hosts an epic battle of the food world as Ne Timeas (Flour + Water, Central Kitchen, etc.) takes on Big Night (Marlowe, Cavalier, etc.). Only one survives!

5:20pm – 5:50pm

Sexual Chocolate w/ Karl Denson & Guittard Chocolate Company

The Sexual Chocolate band led by Karl Denson is going to take us back in time while Donald Wressell explores chocolate art. Look out for delicious Guittard chocolate bars!

6:50pm – 7:35pm

Mac Sabbath w/ Richie Nakano

Mac Sabbath brings their one of a kind “Drive Thru Metal” while Richie Nakano creates his “one time only” Nakano Nuggets. Join if you dare!