The Shops at Yale is pleased to announce the 4th annual Appetizer & Dessert Crawl on Sunday, May 7 from 12-4 — a food crawl showcasing Downtown New Haven’s diverse culinary offerings, while raising money for the Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter. A Dog Adoption with the shelter is also scheduled for Sunday, May 7 from 12-4pm on Broadway Island at 56 Broadway, New Haven. The event will include live jazz music, a roaming magician, face painting, free dog caricatures, prizes and of course many dogs available for adoption! The Dog Adoption is free and open to the public, while the Appetizer & Dessert Crawl is a ticketed event.
Downtown New Haven has become one of the most popular foodie destinations in Connecticut, attracting some of the area’s most talented chefs and restaurateurs. The Appetizer & Dessert Crawl is a fun way to showcase the wide range of culinary offerings at The Shops at Yale while raising money for a good cause. “To date, The Shops at Yale has donated more than $10,000 to the Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter from this event, and this year our goal is to make a $3,500 donation,” said David DelVecchio, Director of Real Estate Asset Management for Yale University Properties. David added, “Hosting regional events plays an integral role in creating a vibrant economic ecosystem which enables our districts to thrive. We are fortunate to have generous merchants who are willing to partner with us to help support our community.”
During the Appetizer & Dessert Crawl, guests will enjoy appetizer and dessert samples from 14 popular restaurants and eateries at The Shops at Yale for $20, plus a $3.18 processing fee.
Ticket purchases include free parking, exclusive one-day-only shopping offers and all participants who purchase tickets before April 28, 2023 will be automatically entered to win a $100 gift card to lululemon or Villa Lulu. All proceeds from the Appetizer & Dessert Crawl will be donated to the Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter. Event details and tickets are available at https://theshopsatyale.com/appcrawl/.
Participating Restaurants
- • Anchor Spa (Appetizer) Biscuit samples from Harlem Biscuit Company, including buttermilk, cheddar chive and everything
- • Ashley’s Ice Cream (Dessert) One scoop of all-natural ice cream, frozen yogurt or sorbet, including sugar-free and dairy-free options (cup or cone)
- • Donut Crazy (Dessert) Donut minis including peach crumble, lemon meringue, apple crumb, morning buzz or cannoli
- • Heirloom at The Study at Yale (Appetizer) Mini flatbread with tomato jam, agrodolce & ricotta
- • Loose Leaf Boba Company (Dessert) Banana foster with boba (dairy or almond milk)
- • Maison Mathis (Dessert) House made desserts, including caramel brownies, snickerdoodles, and ginger molasses or chocolate chip cookies
- • Old Heidelberg at Graduate New Haven (Appetizer) Warm Bavarian pretzel bites with dip
- • Pacifico Restaurant (Appetizer) Mango shrimp ceviche, with pineapple, mango, red onions & cilantro citrus juice
- • Pedals Smoothie & Juice Bar (Dessert) Mini smoothie bowls with homemade nut butters
- • Shake Shack (Dessert) Vanilla & chocolate frozen custard
- • Sherkaan Indian Street Food (Appetizer) Mini Punjabi samosas with aloo masala, peas, green & tamarind chutneys
- • Villa Lulu (Appetizer) Arancini with quattro formaggi & Calabrian aioli
- • Yamasaki Teriyaki (Appetizer) Teriyaki chicken, egg roll or chicken gyoza (choose one)
- • Yorkside Pizza and Restaurant (Dessert) Greek rice pudding with whipped cream & cinnamon