Broad Appetit and Off-Broad Appetit returns
The ultimate block party for food connoisseurs is back! Here’s what you should know.

What is Broad Appetit?
This Sunday, over 70 chefs from some of Richmond’s best restaurants and institutes (see sidebar) assemble on a four-block stretch of W. Broad Street between Henry and Adams to sell $3 mini dishes at the annual Broad Appetit. This event is the best way to sample local food without breaking the bank, all while supporting FeedMore.
Participating restaurants
- Boka Tako Truck
- Sam Miller’s
- RVA Vegan
- Sideways Mobile Bistro
- India K’ Raja
- Mezzanine
- Dash Kitchen + Carry
- Carena’s Jamaican Grille
- Cary100 Restaurant and Lounge
- Coco Bans
- Lucy’s
- Shoryuken Ramen
- Skarlet Services
- Slideways Mobile Bistro
- Sophisticated Soirees
- Sweet Dreams
- Viceroy
- Zeus Gallery Cafe
- Casa del Barco
- Tarrant’s Cafe
- Amour Wine Bistro
- The Halligan Bar & Grill
- Mansion Five26
- Rappahannock
- Shyndigz
- The Rogue Gentlemen
- Mosaic
- On the Rox
- Happy Empanada
- Culinard
- Pasture
- The Broadberry
- Patina
- Kitchen Thyme
- Decadence Gourmet Cheesecake
- Sticks Kebob Shop
- Heritage
- Rare Olde Times
- Capital Ale House
- Toast
- Goatocado
- Paris Creperie
- Ginger Thai Taste
- Croakers Spot
- Chef MaMusa’s
- Edible Education
- Estilo
- Lady N’awlins
- Burgerworks
- Lehja
- The Camel
- Feedmore’s Community Kitchen
- Chez Foushee
- Mama J’s
- Stratford University
- Comfort
- Tio Pablo
- Thirst & Fifth Gastropub
- Bistro 27
- Martin’s
- Carytown Burgers & Fries
- The Garden Grille & Bar
- Grate Gourmet Fusion Pizza
- Alpha Pott Smokers
- Weezie’s Kitchen
- Rowland Fine Dining
- The Magpie
- The Savory Grain
- Estes Bar B’Que
- Millie’s
- Made in Asia
- J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
- Cary 100 Restaurant & Lounge
- Thai Corner
- Saison
- Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
- Curry Craft
- Pizza Tonight
- Balliceaux
How do I get there?
The event site lies west of the Downtown Business District, and east of Belvidere Street and VCU campus. Broad Street is easily accessible from I – 95 using the Belvidere Street Exit 73. At the exit, take Belvidere Street a few blocks to Marshall Street or Franklin Street, since you can’t turn on Broad Street, and head east toward downtown.
Where should I park?
Off-street public parking is available at several locations on a first-come, first-serve basis, including VCU’s Henry Street parking deck, which has the option to prepay by going here.
Are there awards given out?
Yep. Judges will award the best dishes at this year’s event:
- To Dine For Award • Best signature dish
- To Diet For Award • Best dessert dish
- The Healthy Dish Award • Sponsored by Bon Secours
- The Ambiance Award • Best decorated booth
- The People’s Choice Award • Best dish according to this year’s attendees.
Are there beer vendors?
Heck, yeah! Only Virginia beers will be available, so it’s a great event in which to sample the best brewskies the Commonwealth has to offer.
A $5 sampling cup includes four sampling tickets. Additional tickets are available for $1 each.
Here are the breweries that’ll be on hand:
- Bold Rock Hard Cider
- Starr Hill
- Devil’s Backbone
- Center of the Universe
- Strangeways Brewing
- Legend Brewing Co.
- Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
- Apocalypse Brewing Co.
- 3 Brothers
- O’Connor Brewing Co.
What about food trucks and vendors?
They’ll be there too! Save room for popsicles from King of Pops, smoothies from Smoothie King, and cupcakes from Poor Georgie’s Bake Shoppe & Cupcakery.
Relay Foods and Bon Secours Health System will also be on hand.
What’s this thing called “Off-Broad Appetit”?
Five superb chefs (and one winemaker) will gather at Pasture to prepare and serve dishes featuring Virginia-sourced food. Virginia wines and beer will also be available. Net proceeds will benefit FeedMore.
Here are the chefs that’ll be attending:
- Stephen Barber • Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
- Rob Newton &bulll; Seersucker
- Erik Bruner-Yang • Toki Underground
- Stephen Gerike • National Pork Board
- Mike Isabella • Graffiato
- Jason Alley • Comfort & Pasture
- Andre Hueston Mack • Mouton Noir wine
There are only 125 tickets available and cost $100. You can purchase tickets online.
photo courtesy of Broad Appetit
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