Broad Appétit & You

If you are on your way to Broad Appétit today, here are a few tips to get you through the frenzy.

• Travel in groups -- Find friends to go with you and alternate paying for samples.
• Survey first -- Park at one end of the event and walk to the other end making note of the places you want to try.
• Breathe -- It's not as if you won't be doing this but 50 restaurants is a lot to handle in one day. So pace yourself.
• Enjoy -- This event only happens once a year. So take in what you can and get ready for next year.

I'll let you know my thoughts on the event and the restaurants I will have to give a return trip.


Also check out the Richmond Men's Chorus concert, We Are Family Music from the '70s, at 4PM at the Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center, 2880 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA.

Weekend of Art & Food

No matter where you go this weekend, there will most definitely be some good eats to enjoy. Here are the selections that have intrigued me in the Richmond, VA area.

Friday
First Fridays Artwalk
http://www.firstfridaysrichmond.com/
Enjoy wine, beer and snacks at various galleries. Plus, cooking is an art in itself.

Saturday

Ashland Strawberry Faire
If you enjoy strawberries, then this is just the weekend trip for you. http://www.ashlandstrawberryfaire.com/

Sunday I am most excited about this day.

Broad Appétit
http://www.broadappetit.com/

Sample food from more than 50 of the greatest restaurants in town on a 3 block section of Broad St just outside downtown Richmond. Check out Richmond.com's list of some of the participating restaurants and their food. http://www2.richmond.com/content/2009/jun/03/menu-broad-appetit/

Where will your search for food take you this weekend? I know I plan on getting my fill.