Food 2025

Fair Haven Public Art & Food Tour (2025)

Join us for a 2.5-mile walking tour through the heart of Fair Haven, where bold public art and local flavor come together in perfect harmony. Discover vibrant murals, striking installations, and the stories behind them—all while enjoying tasty bites from neighborhood favorites. Cap it all off with a cold pour from Armada Brewing and soak in the energy of a community that celebrates creativity at...

Black Table: Afro-Culinary Futurism

Sponsored by The Black Futures Institute

This event is a sensory exploration of what the future of food could look like through the lens of the African Diaspora (people of African descent around the world); a celebration of Afro-Indigenous agricultural wisdom, cultural memory, and radical Black futures. Together, we ask: What will Black people be eating in a thriving, liberated tomorrow? How do we honor our traditional foods while...

Savor the Legacy: Jacques Pépin

Join us for a special evening with Jacques Pépin, legendary French chef, author, and artist. Pépin will share stories from his extraordinary career—from cooking for French presidents to co-starring with Julia Child in the Emmy-winning Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home.

Grand Avenue Gastronomy Tour (2025)

Embark on a mouthwatering journey through the heart of Fair Haven, where every bite comes with a story. Join local legend Lee Cruz as he guides you down Grand Avenue, one of New Haven’s most flavorful streets. Along the way, you’ll sample Dominican favorites, Puerto Rican pastries, and other multicultural treats that reflect the rich heritage of this vibrant neighborhood. It’s more than a food...

Cupcake Bake & Decorating Class

Get ready to whip up some sweet fun at Katalina's Bakery! In this hands-on cupcake baking and decorating event, you'll learn how to bake cupcakes from scratch, explore creative decorating techniques with colorful frosting and fun toppings, and pick-up pro tips from one New Haven's expert bakers! Each guest will leave with 4 of their own decorated and baked cupcakes. Don’t miss this delicious...