2026 Appetizer & Dessert Crawl Series at The Shops at Yale - 1 of 4
The first of four downtown New Haven food crawls with appetizer tastings and desserts from 14 local restaurants.
Overview
Join us on Saturday, April 18 for the first of four 2026 Downtown New Haven food and shopping crawls! This crawl features 14 stops! Proceeds from this event will benefit CitySeed. Tickets are available for just $25 each, plus processing fees. The Shops at Yale is organizing four Appetizer & Dessert Crawls this year in April, May, June, and December. Visit our website for more information - https://theshopsatyale.com/appcrawl/
Appetizer & Dessert Crawl on Saturday, April 18, 2026 – 12-3 PM
Broadway Shopping District
Ashley's Ice Cream, 280 York Street
Small Cup of Ice Cream (dairy-free, sugar-free, sorbet, or frozen yogurt).
Bobbis, 51 Broadway
Cheesy Garlic Bread.
Common Grounds, 276 York Street
Tiramisu.
Nice Day Chinese, 316 Elm Street
Cheeseburger Eggroll.
Pedals Smoothie & Juice Bar, 284 York Street
Mango Smoothie.
Shah's Halal Food, 286 York Street
Mini Shawarma Wrap – juicy marinated shawarma in warm pita with fresh toppings and creamy toum sauce.
Sherkaan Indian Street Food, 65B Broadway
Pista Burfi – fudgy pistachio bars with beet-lemon curd, cardamom, and rose petals (V, GF).
Yorkside Pizza & Restaurant, 288 York Street
Fried Mozzarella.
Chapel Street Historic District
Book Trader Café, 1140 Chapel Street
Blondie Brownie.
dwell New Haven, 1022 Chapel Street (hosting Union League Pâtisserie)
Macarons.
Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant, 1104 Chapel Street
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad – shaved Brussels sprouts tossed with parmesan cheese, truffle pesto, truffle oil, and served over a parmesan risotto cake.
Pacifico, 220 College Street
Shrimp Ceviche with mango, pineapple, cilantro, lime juice or plantain crabmeat croquette with aji amarillo.
South Bay, 228 College Street
Tuna Tartare – avocado mousse, ponzu, kimchee, piment d'Espelette with crostini.
Villa Lulu, 230 College Street
Arancini Cacio e Pepe with Calabrian chili aioli or Barbabietole with goat cheese & blood orange vinaigrette.
🛍️ Each ticket holder will receive exclusive two-day shopping offers at check-in, plus a free cotton tote bag!
💰 Proceeds from this event will benefit CitySeed. To date, The Shops at Yale has donated more than $35,000 to local nonprofits through this event.
✅ Check-in begins at 11:30 AM at The Yale Bookstore, 77 Broadway (lower level, next to Apple). Restaurants will begin serving at 12:00 PM. We’re excited to welcome guests of all ages! To ensure we have enough tastings for everyone, all participants — including children — must have a ticket.
🅿️ Free Parking! Your Appetizer & Dessert Crawl ticket includes free parking at the 150 York Street Garage (Chapel-York Garage). Please bring your parking ticket to check-in for validation.
The first of four downtown New Haven food crawls with appetizer tastings and desserts from 14 local restaurants.
Overview
Join us on Saturday, April 18 for the first of four 2026 Downtown New Haven food and shopping crawls! This crawl features 14 stops! Proceeds from this event will benefit CitySeed. Tickets are available for just $25 each, plus processing fees. The Shops at Yale is organizing four Appetizer & Dessert Crawls this year in April, May, June, and December. Visit our website for more information - https://theshopsatyale.com/appcrawl/
Appetizer & Dessert Crawl on Saturday, April 18, 2026 – 12-3 PM
Broadway Shopping District
Ashley's Ice Cream, 280 York Street
Small Cup of Ice Cream (dairy-free, sugar-free, sorbet, or frozen yogurt).
Bobbis, 51 Broadway
Cheesy Garlic Bread.
Common Grounds, 276 York Street
Tiramisu.
Nice Day Chinese, 316 Elm Street
Cheeseburger Eggroll.
Pedals Smoothie & Juice Bar, 284 York Street
Mango Smoothie.
Shah's Halal Food, 286 York Street
Mini Shawarma Wrap – juicy marinated shawarma in warm pita with fresh toppings and creamy toum sauce.
Sherkaan Indian Street Food, 65B Broadway
Pista Burfi – fudgy pistachio bars with beet-lemon curd, cardamom, and rose petals (V, GF).
Yorkside Pizza & Restaurant, 288 York Street
Fried Mozzarella.
Chapel Street Historic District
Book Trader Café, 1140 Chapel Street
Blondie Brownie.
dwell New Haven, 1022 Chapel Street (hosting Union League Pâtisserie)
Macarons.
Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant, 1104 Chapel Street
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad – shaved Brussels sprouts tossed with parmesan cheese, truffle pesto, truffle oil, and served over a parmesan risotto cake.
Pacifico, 220 College Street
Shrimp Ceviche with mango, pineapple, cilantro, lime juice or plantain crabmeat croquette with aji amarillo.
South Bay, 228 College Street
Tuna Tartare – avocado mousse, ponzu, kimchee, piment d'Espelette with crostini.
Villa Lulu, 230 College Street
Arancini Cacio e Pepe with Calabrian chili aioli or Barbabietole with goat cheese & blood orange vinaigrette.
🛍️ Each ticket holder will receive exclusive two-day shopping offers at check-in, plus a free cotton tote bag!
💰 Proceeds from this event will benefit CitySeed. To date, The Shops at Yale has donated more than $35,000 to local nonprofits through this event.
✅ Check-in begins at 11:30 AM at The Yale Bookstore, 77 Broadway (lower level, next to Apple). Restaurants will begin serving at 12:00 PM. We’re excited to welcome guests of all ages! To ensure we have enough tastings for everyone, all participants — including children — must have a ticket.
🅿️ Free Parking! Your Appetizer & Dessert Crawl ticket includes free parking at the 150 York Street Garage (Chapel-York Garage). Please bring your parking ticket to check-in for validation.
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
The Shops at Yale (check-in is located at The Yale Bookstore)
77 Broadway
Lower level New Haven, CT 06511
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