A Taste of Hope

[ 0 ] August 15, 2013 | Johnna

The sixteen local chefs and mixologists participating in the American Cancer Society’s Fit For Hope challenge are hard at work not only losing weight, but raising funds to help the cause and meet their own fundraising goals. Diners can support the cause by attending Taste of Hope, the American Cancer Society’s signature culinary, wine and spirits event featuring more than 50 of Washington DC’s most popular chefs, restaurants and beverage vendors on September 24.

Individual chefs and bartenders are also offering events and specials to help meet their goals. Here’s a quick list of ways diners can pitch in:

Victor Albisu and Will Artley
Battle of the Bulges 5-Course Dueling Summer Menu at Pizzeria Orso

Monday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m.
Price: $80 all-inclusive (tax and tip) with wine pairings
Reservations can be made by calling 703-226-3460

Derek Brown and Todd Thrasher
Shake It Off Party

Monday, Aug. 19, 6:30pm-close at the PX
Monday, Aug. 26, 5-9pm at the Passenger
Derek Brown and Todd Thrasher will bartend together
Expect great cocktails, Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger,” athletic gear and trash talk
Aug. 19 is the PX’s 7th, so expect to toast to seven years of cocktail magic
For the PX RSVP to events@eatgoodfoodgroup.com

Scott Drewno
Chinese and Thai cooking classes

Saturday, Sept. 7, 11am-1 pm (Chinese)
Saturday, Sept. 2, 11am-1 pm (Thai)
At each class, Chef Drewno will demonstrate three favorite recipes gleaned from his extensive travels in Asia as well as methods for low-calorie and healthy cooking
Price: Both classes are priced at $75, and include a glass of sparkling wine and a family style luncheon after the lesson. $25 of every ticket will be donated to the American Cancer Society for Chef Scott Drewno’s Fit For Hope Challenge
For reservations, call Erica Frank at (202) 637-6106 or email erica.frank@wolfgangpuck.com

Mike Isabella

Graffiato’s Aug. 5 Industry Takeover event with Victor Albisu (Del Campo, Taco Bamba), Tony Starr (Bandolero) and Timothy Spinner (La Calaca Feliz, Cantina Feliz, Taqueria Feliz) will benefit American Cancer Society’s Fit for Hope. Tickets are $10, with $5 going to the charity
Also at Graffiato, $2 from each sale of the new G Sandwich Shop Roasted Turkey and Chicken Salad sandwiches (available on the lunch menu) will benefit Fit for Hope
G Opens on Friday, July 26. On its first day of operation, all sandwiches will be sold for $5 (regular price $9-$14) with proceeds going to Chef Isabella’s fundraising campaign

Marjorie Meek Bradley
Farm Dinner at Ripple

Wednesday, Sept. 4
Limit to 55 tickets
Price: $75 inlcuding beverage pairings. $50 goes to Fit for Hope
Rappahannock Oysters, a Summer Vegetable Salad, Cherry Glen Farms Goat Cheese Ravioli, Poached Tilefish and a Roasted Peach Gallette
Reservations can be made by calling 202-244-7995or e-mailing info@rippledc.com

Frederik De Pue

At Azur, a special dish of Vegetable Crudites is available now through Aug. 24 The heart healthy dish includes market vegetables, quinoa, radish sprouts, green goddess and is available daily at dinner
Price: $18. $5 goes to American Cancer Society
At Table, a dish of Guinea Hen with baby fennel and mango poivrade will help the chef meet his fundraising goals. The dish is available every day for dinner
Price: $27. $5 goes to American Cancer Society

Art Smith

At Art and Soul, they are serving a dish of Wester Ross Salmon with quinoa salad and marinated cucumber & tomato
Price: $26. $1 goes to American Cancer Society

Todd Thrasher
Pop Up Paella at Society Fair

Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 7:30 PM.
The chefs will prepare a feast centered around Todd’s paella in Society Fair’s Demo Kitchen
Dinner is $100, with a Spanish wine pairing for an additional $50.
Reservations via: http://store.societyfair.net/collections/events/products/pop-up-paella

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Johnna French is a Harlem NY native with deep roots in Panama, Washington, DC and North Carolina. All four places have heavily influenced her life and the foods she loves today. After graduating Howard University School of Law and beginning her life as a young professional in the city she was led to start Johnna Knows Good Food in November 2007 to keep family, friends and colleagues updated on where to go and what to eat while dining in the nation’s capitol. French, who still practices law, leads a team of three writers to cover the ever expanding Washington, DC food scene. French has been featured in print and television, appearing in Washingtonian Magazine and is a regular contributor to various local TV affiliates including WUSA 9, FOX 5 DC and WJLA (ABC Affiliate) News Channel 8. During the 2016-2017 football season, Johnna aired on Comcast Sports Mid-Atlantic (CSN) show, Redskins Life, as the weekly tailgate host. Johnna is currently a regular contributor to the FOX Baltimore Weekend morning show.