Events: You Eat, We Donate

It's been four years since Chefs for Equality made its debut, and still remains one of the best events on the DC calendar, and not just food events. On October 20th chefs and mixologists from across the region will gather at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC to raise money and awareness in the continuing fight for equality, this years theme is "RFRain from Discrimination!" 

If you can't make it to the actual event you can show your support by heading to one of DC's local eateries: Taylor Gourmet, Shake Shack, Cava Grill and &pizza, for during the month of October they will each be donating proceeds from certain menu items to Chefs for Equality. 

Taylor Gourmet: 10% of proceeds from the sale of its risotto ball appetizer

Shake Shack: for every "Pumpkin Pie Oh My" concrete sold they'll donate $2

Cava Grill: a portion of proceeds from each of its seasonal Greek minestrone soup sold

&pizza: for each Kiss + Fire pizza sold they'll donate a portion of the proceeds

Chefs for Equality takes place on Tuesday, October 20th at The Ritz-Carlton, West-End. General admission tickets are $200 and can be purchased here. 

Image: Chefs for Equality/HRC

Events: Chefs for Equality

For its third year, HRC's Chefs for Equality will take place on Tuesday, September 23, to raise funds and awareness in the fight for marriage equality, this year with focus on Virginia. The event has cemented itself as one of the best food and restaurant events on the calendar, and this year will be no exception. With over 100 participating chefs and restaurants and a dozen-plus mixologists, you'll be hard pressed not to find your favorite chef to fawn over.

The Ritz-Carlton West End will host the event once again, with organizer David Hagedorn at the helm. Chef tables for the event are still available, with 5-course meals from the likes of Mike Isabella, Vikram Sunderam and Jamie Leeds.

General admission tickets are $150, with after party passes at $50, again this year at Kapnos.

The Ritz-Carlton West End: 1150 22nd St, NW, Washington DC.