EAT BEAT: FALL FESTIVALS
Karri Peifer
Richmond.com
Sept. 20, 2008
50th Annual Armenian Food Festival:
I’m not exactly sure where Armenia is located, somewhere near Turkey
and Iran, I believe, but if you love the Greek festival then you’re
sure to love the Armenian Food Festival. Armenian food is actually
surprisingly similar to traditional Greek favorites. There’s Spinach
Boreg (that’s phyllo dough with spinach filling), shish kabobs,
Lahmajoon (meat pie) and the Hye burger (ground sirloin and ground
lamb) and it’s all affordably priced to promote maximum sampling. Throw
in plenty of sweets and drinks, and the fact that this event is rumored
to be the oldest food festival in Richmond, plus music and dancing
and you’ve got the best Armenian culture has to offer. Admission
is free. St. James Armenian Church: 834
Pepper Ave.
Thursday, Sept. 18, and Friday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5
p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday. Sept. 20, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday,
Sept. 21 noon. to 7 p.m.