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Chefs Take a Stand 2015

Chefs Take a Stand to End Domestic Violence was an exclusive event featuring DC’s hottest chefs and mixologists.

In 2015, we celebrated the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)’s 25th anniversary and kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

This one-of-a-kind, intimate soiree combined three ingredients Washingtonians simply can’t pass up: top-notch food, creative cocktails, and an important social cause. The evening featured multiple chef stations, staffed by DC’s finest chefs and mixologists (see list below), sampling a featured taste or sip of the evening.

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2015

Time: 6:00-7:00 PM ET (VIP Exclusive Reception) and 7:00-9:30 PM ET (Main Event)

Location: Carnegie Library, 801 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

Tickets: $195 (VIP tickets including reception) or $125 (general admission)

In addition to incredible food and drink, attendees also had the opportunity to bid on items in our silent auction. Last year, winners walked away with ballet tickets, All-Clad cookware, vacation stays, and more!

Host and Emcee:

  • Rebecca Sheir (WAMU)

Confirmed Chefs, Mixologists, and Craft Brewers:

The chefs, mixologists, and craft brewers who generously agreed to donate their time and talents included:

  • Jake Addeo, Bibiana Osteria Enoteca
  • James Barton, Nonna’s Kitchen *exclusive VIP dish*
  • Mikala Brennan, Hula Girl – Bar & Grill
  • Gina Chersevani, Buffalo & Bergen
  • Dave Coleman & Mike McGarvey, 3 Stars Brewing Company
  • Jennifer Costa, Centrolina
  • Adam Greenberg, Barcelona
  • Joe Heskin, STK
  • Abby Hopper, Copper Fox Distillery
  • Jamie Imhof, Cinch Tonic
  • Mary Kelly, Kapnos by Mike Isabella
  • Ris Lacoste, Ris
  • Dane Nakamura, Range by Bryan Voltaggio
  • Larry Queen, BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier
  • George Rodrigues, Tico
  • Rachel Sergi, Lincoln
  • Theary So, Hank’s Oyster Bar
  • Susan Soorenko, Moorenko’s
  • Laurie Alleman Weber, The Swiss Bakery
  • Aaron Wallace, Agora

Host Committee:

We are so grateful to the following individuals for joining our Host Committee and helping to ensure the success of this festive and fabulous event:

  • Jenny Backus
  • Debra Chandler
  • Cecile Conroy
  • Antigone Davis
  • Victoria Dinges
  • Kim Gandy
  • Ben Hammer
  • Jonathan Lindsley
  • Jules Polonetsky
  • Patti Seger
  • Cindy Southworth
  • Kaitlin Sullivan

See photos from last year’s fabulous event here.

Chefs Take a Stand to End Domestic Violence 2015 was brought to you by:

Facebook and Google (Presenting Sponsors)CTAS15-presenting-sponsor-facebook-logoCTAS14-presenting-sponsor-Google

The Allstate Foundation (Epicurean Experience Sponsor)

Airbnb and Verizon (Connoisseur Sponsors)

Hair Cuttery, Mintz Levin, and Pinterest (Menu Gourmand Sponsors)

Future of Privacy Forum and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers (Luscious Lunch Sponsors)

Alex & Ani, Experient (a Maritz Travel Company), In Honor of Mrs. Dorothy LeGrand, Raffa, P.C., Sir Speedy, Sweetgreen, and Toni Everett (Midnight Snack Sponsors)