The Block Party wasn’t all about the music. After all, you need

The Block Party wasn’t all about the music. After all, you need some calories if you’re going to dance to what the kids are listening to these days. Here’s what people were chowing on.Photos by Ma’Chell Duma LaVassar.Published on July 23, 2012

Big Mario's box in the Saturday sun.

Big Mario’s box in the Saturday sun.

Loraine, Becky, Thayer and Jen from Vancouver, BC pre-funk with a Western brunch and Mimosas by the pitcher at LindaaE™s.

Loraine, Becky, Thayer and Jen from Vancouver, BC pre-funk with a Western brunch and Mimosas by the pitcher at LindaaE™s.

Paul from Reno says Wu-Tang Clan ain't nothing' to truck with... while enjoying pulled pork from Off the Rez.

Paul from Reno says Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nothing’ to truck with… while enjoying pulled pork from Off the Rez.

An Off the Rez Burger w/pickled onions and bacon, Twin Shadows and Grimes were some of Winnie from Seattle's Block Party highlights.

An Off the Rez Burger w/pickled onions and bacon, Twin Shadows and Grimes were some of Winnie from Seattle’s Block Party highlights.

Tyler from Seattle digs Fly Moon Royalty and gets cheesy with Big Mario's.

Tyler from Seattle digs Fly Moon Royalty and gets cheesy with Big Mario’s.

Nemencio and Chelsea from Seattle are here for Aesop Rock and pork thataE™s been smoked for 10 hours from Off the Rez.

Nemencio and Chelsea from Seattle are here for Aesop Rock and pork thataE™s been smoked for 10 hours from Off the Rez.

Sub Pop's Lacey Swain likes King Tuff and Paquitos Brisket Tacos.

Sub Pop’s Lacey Swain likes King Tuff and Paquitos Brisket Tacos.

Kierstyn from Chico, CA masters a Monster Dog during Father John Misty.

Kierstyn from Chico, CA masters a Monster Dog during Father John Misty.

Melode proves French girls like VIP nachos too.

Melode proves French girls like VIP nachos too.

This family grubs and Grimes together.

This family grubs and Grimes together.

Stephanie from Federal Way takes down a Poquitos picked onion and pork taco VIP style.

Stephanie from Federal Way takes down a Poquitos picked onion and pork taco VIP style.

Despite complaints, it was not hot enough to fry eggs on the sidewalk Saturday.

Despite complaints, it was not hot enough to fry eggs on the sidewalk Saturday.

Nalina and Tat partake of a ladies' liquid lunch at Bimbos.

Nalina and Tat partake of a ladies’ liquid lunch at Bimbos.

Sean, Russell and Jayme are here for Absolute Monarchs and Mario's.

Sean, Russell and Jayme are here for Absolute Monarchs and Mario’s.

Sweets.

Sweets.

This is why Johnny Cash wore black. Ben from Brent Amaker and the Rodeo takes on Poquitos chips and salsa in the VIP tent.

This is why Johnny Cash wore black. Ben from Brent Amaker and the Rodeo takes on Poquitos chips and salsa in the VIP tent.

Aileen and Emma from Guam and El Paso came to take in Major Lazer and Jones BBQ Pit Pork sandwiches.

Aileen and Emma from Guam and El Paso came to take in Major Lazer and Jones BBQ Pit Pork sandwiches.

Greg Phillips (aka Keyboard Kid) and the lovely Tasha Davis enjoy Poquitos catering in the VIP tent.

Greg Phillips (aka Keyboard Kid) and the lovely Tasha Davis enjoy Poquitos catering in the VIP tent.

Floating Food Mural.

Floating Food Mural.

Leo from Auburn is here for Big Mario's  pepperoni  pizza and to watch girls. No bands, thanks.

Leo from Auburn is here for Big Mario’s pepperoni pizza and to watch girls. No bands, thanks.

Big Mario's staffer Melissa takes a break with a beef w/ everything Comet Dog.

Big Mario’s staffer Melissa takes a break with a beef w/ everything Comet Dog.