Showing posts with label restaurants. Show all posts
Showing posts with label restaurants. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

How was your Broad Appetit?


Did you make it? Did you survive? Or were you like me?


This being my first time, I found that all my thoughts on how to handle the event were instantly thrown out the window.


First sample was a Beef Croquet from 1N Belmont; it was tasty but the inner texture was some what lacking. It should be noted that I have never had a croquet of any kind so the texture issue may be normal for such an item.


Seafire Grill had some tasty shrimp. Wish I had went back for more after sampling from a friend's plate.


Acacia Midtown's Sugar Toads (fried puffer fish) was probably the most exotic item of the day.


The folks at The Black Sheep brought a Weber charcoal grill with them; that scores points with me right off. Plus, the grilled lamb was delicious.


Bistro 27's shrimp skewers were perfectly grilled.


Cafe Rustica had a crab cake served on a croissant that was absolutely divine.


Weezie's conch salad was a nice surprise with a bit of spice.


There was so much food; it was impossible to get to it all. I was upset that I did not get to try Savor's Asian style mini pork barbecue sandwiches. What were your favorite restaurants? What Richmond restaurants do you wish had been at Broad Appetit?

Thursday, June 4, 2009

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.