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Chefs Take a Stand 2019

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, this event marked the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

Date: Monday, October 7, 2019

Time: 5:30 – 9:00 PM ET

Location: Dock5 at Union Market, Washington, DC

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2019 Featured Entertainment:

  • The Haiku Guys and Gals

2019 Featured Chefs and Mixologists:

  • Agora
  • Anxo Cidery & Pintxos Bar
  • Boqueria | Miguel Amaya, Chef
  • Bowers Fancy Dairy Products
  • Brighton
  • Cabot Cheese Shop
  • Calico
  • Centrolina
  • Denizens Brewing Co
  • Dolce Vita Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar | Nick Forlano, Chef
  • Elle
  • Ethiopic Restaurant
  • Fare Well
  • Gravitas
  • Jessica Cleveland | Pastry Chef
  • McClintock Distilling | Zac Kennedy, Distiller
  • Nicoletta Italian Kitchen | Kris Jimenez, Chef
  • Osteria Morini | Thomas Levandoski, Chef
  • Pisco y Nazca
  • PomPom | Anna Kark and Liz Penrose
  • Smith Commons
  • The Riggsby
  • Urbano 116
  • Via Umbria

2019 Host Committee:

  • Allison Randall
  • Emily and Brian Jones
  • Cindy Southworth
  • Courtney Gistaro
  • Jenny Backus
  • Latifa Lyles

What to Expect:

Chefs Take a Stand was an opportunity to taste test the hottest restaurants in D.C., sip cutting-edge cocktails, and connect with community members who are passionate about working towards a more equitable future.

The event included a silent auction with items donated from local and community-oriented businesses. Attendees walked away with a swag bag of DC goodies, ways to promote NNEDV’s work, and a custom-crafted haiku that celebrated the power of using our voices to make a difference.

As the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)’s signature fundraising event, Chefs Take a Stand helped all of our projects move forward. From supporting organizations and survivors with technology and privacy assistance to supporting the lifesaving work coalitions and local programs do every day, the dollars we raised made a difference.

Cheers at Chefs Take a Stand!

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Chefs Take a Stand to End Domestic Violence 2019 was brought to you by Facebook, Google, The Allstate Foundation, Eagle Bank, Uber Eats, and the Future of Privacy Forum.

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