Picnic-At-Dusk 'Twilight' Returning Weekly To Presidio In SF

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Presidio Twilight, San Francisco’s community "campfire" with delectably diverse food options, plus live music, free, outdoor games, 30 lantern-lit cabanas and fire pits is returning for a fifth season on Thursday evenings, beginning May 17.

Located in the heart of the Presidio on the Main Parade Ground, Twilight, with a “picnic at dusk” atmosphere, is a great place to meet up with friends, colleagues and family and skip cooking.

Presidio Twilight is hosted by the Presidio of San Francisco in partnership with Off the Grid and runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday evenings through Sept. 20.

“What better way to enjoy the great outdoors than in a national park at the doorstep of San Francisco?” said Allison Stone, director of park programs for the Presidio Trust. “Presidio Twilight welcomes one and all to dine under the stars, play, connect with each other and enjoy a campfire surrounded by history, culture, great food and amazing views.”

Presidio Twilight’s 2018 food-truck, line-up represents some of the best in the Bay Area including:

• The Boneyard: San Francisco-style BBQ serving roasted and smoked meats paired with seasonal sides and fresh baked bread
• Mozzeria: Traditional and imaginative pizzas made in an authentic Neapolitan pizza oven
• Cousins Maine Lobster: “Shark Tank” success story offering Maine lobster rolls, fried clams and other seafood staples
• Twister Food Truck: A fusion of Eastern flavors and Western indulgence
• Johnny Doughnuts: Handmade, small-batch doughnuts with flavors inspired by the seasons
• Casablanca: Moroccan and Mediterranean flavors in a variety of pita wraps, salads and falafels
• Waffle Roost: Gourmet chicken and waffles combining traditional, Southern buttermilk fried chicken with a Belgian waffle
• 808 Poke Shack: Traditional Hawaiian poke and fusion cuisine, including fan-favorite Pokerrito and big ol' bowls

New to Twilight this year:

• I Love Cheesesteak: Asian fusion cheesesteak combining such concoctions as seasoned ribeye bao with onion, bell peppers, nacho cheese and bacon
• Yoshi Sushi & Grill: Owner Jinyao Huang brings eight years of experience as a sushi chef to his brand new mobile concept
• Wezy: Not a typical taco truck, partners Ross B and Chef Wezy bring their fine dining experience from around the globe to a mobile experience offering Asian baos with elevated flavor
• Mixwell: This mobile noodle concept hit the streets earlier this month and serves noodles mixed with such flavors as Portuguese sausage, Cajun seafood, and Tempura tofu and carrot

Cabanas and fire pits are free on a first come, first-served basis.

The neighboring Presidio Visitor Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be a great place to pick up any forgotten picnicking gear. And like the Presidio Picnics, Presidio Twilight strives to be a zero-waste event with compostable containers provided by food vendors, no plastic straws or water bottles sold, and participants are encouraged to follow a "leave no trace" ethos – including accessing the park without a car.

A free, natural-gas shuttle, PresidiGo Downtown Shuttle, provides regular service to major transit lines, MUNI provides direct service, and miles of trails and bikeways provide alternative options to get to the park, on the historic Main Parade Ground, bordered by Montgomery Street at Lincoln Boulevard.

For more information on Presidio Twilight, see the Facebook page or visit www.presidio.gov/presidio-picnic.

Follow Twilight partner Off the Grid here: www.offthegrid.com

The Presidio Trust is a federal agency that manages the Presidio of San Francisco, a national park at the heart of the 82,000-acre Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Learn more at www.presidio.gov.

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--Image via Presidio Trust and Off the Grid