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Chefs Take a Stand 2016

Chefs Take a Stand to End Domestic Violence was not your average gala. The food was delicious, the attire was comfortable, and the speeches were few.

Come for the food, stay for the cause, and leave knowing you did your part to help end domestic violence this October. Featuring a selection of the best chefs and mixologists in Washington, DC!

Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Time: 6:00-7:00 PM ET (VIP Reception) and 7:00-9:00 PM ET (General Admission)

Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

2016 Featured Chefs and Mixologists:

* = returning participants

  • The Swiss Bakery, Laurie Alleman Weber*
  • Emissary, Jamie Imhof* and Matthew Whaley
  • Ris, Ris Lacoste*
  • Quarter+Glory, Rachel Sergi*
  • Hank’s Oyster Bar, Theary So*
  • Range by Bryan Voltaggio, Dane & Kathryn Nakamura*
  • Brabo by Robert Wiedmaier, Larry Queen*
  • Port City Brewing Company, Emma Quinn
  • Mike Isabella Concepts, Mary Kelly*
  • Dolce Vita, Anthony Grasso
  • The Partisan, Thomas Harvey
  • Hula Girl Bar and Grill, Mikala Brennan*
  • STK, Joe Heskin*
  • Qualia Coffee, Joel Finkelstein
  • Anxo Cider, Cooper Sheehan & Tim Prendergast
  • Whole Foods Market, Sharon Loor

2016 Host Committee:

  • Jenny Backus
  • Victoria Boston
  • Sandy Bromley
  • Deb Chandler
  • Antigone Davis
  • Kim Gandy
  • Ben Hammer
  • Leslie Harris
  • Jonathan Lindsley
  • Jules Polonetsky
  • Cindy Southworth

See more photos from last year’s event here.

Chefs Take a Stand to End Domestic Violence 2016 was brought to you by The Allstate Foundation, Facebook, Soma, Uber, EagleBank, America Matters, Backus Consulting, Future of Privacy Forum, Pinterest, ALEX AND ANI, Whole Foods Market, Ameritas, Discover YOU Compton, Inc., Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, Experient, Leslie Harris, Harris Strategy Group LLC, National Domestic Violence Hotline, Shorb Landscaping, Sandy Bromley, Ben & Valerie Hammer, Cheryl Leaman & Carlo Iannandrea, Cate Timmerman Frezza, and Randi Wright.