WASHINGTON 鈥� There鈥檚 no shortage of fall food festivals in D.C., but if you鈥檙e looking for a change in scenery 鈥� and a few new flavors 鈥� head to Richmond, Virginia, for聽, taking place Nov. 2 through 5. 聽
This year鈥檚 festival, which is expected to attract about 5,000 locals and out-of-town visitors, includes more than 35 events, held at various locations throughout Richmond.
Dinners, demos and cocktail classes will showcase the city鈥檚 rich culinary history, as well as its evolving food trends. And a number of culinary powerhouses, including Kristen Kish, Gabrielle Hamilton and Michael Twitty, will headline the festival鈥檚 events.
Fire, Flour & Fork organizers Susan Winiecki and Maureen Egan say this year鈥檚 can鈥檛-miss experiences include a dinner honoring the legacy of the 19th century Richmond restaurateur, John Dabney, who started his culinary career as an enslaved man and eventually worked to buy his freedom. A documentary detailing Dabney鈥檚 life will premiere at the dinner.
Also of note is Friday night鈥檚 Smoke on the Water barbecue and Saturday鈥檚 鈥淐lass Pass鈥� at the Valentine Museum, featuring chef and author Gabrielle Hamilton, who will be interviewed by Kerry Diamond of Cherry Bombe.
A Latin-inspired carnival and a tour of Midlothian鈥檚 Mexican, Korean and Venezuelan dining hot spots hit on the southern city鈥檚 global offerings.
Tickets are currently on sale; event details are available on the .
