San Diego chefs unite for Embrace Race dinners
Local chefs are serving up some love to help educate young children about race and standing up against hate crimes. Author: Abbie Alford (Reporter) Updated: 10:32 PM PDT May 11, 2021
SAN DIEGO A group of celebrity chefs in San Diego are teaming up to serve some love and talk about race. Mayor Todd Gloria declared Tuesday “Chefs Unite to Embrace Race Day.”
The month-long initiative features local chefs collaborating to create dishes to educate youth about racism, how to combat it and stand against hate crimes.
The dinner series kicked off at Stone Brewery in Liberty Station Tuesday night with chefs Claudette Zepeda, VAGA; Danny Lee and Eric Bannon, CHIKO; Jason McLeod, CH Projects; and Kenzo Inai, Sideyard BBQ.
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A fresh-baked pizza from Big Willie’s Pizza Pies for a Cause.
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Pizzas for a cause
After retiring from his job as a restaurant produce salesman and hotel chef, Willie DePascale of Chula Vista bought a backyard pizza oven and spent much of the past few years refining his recipes for Neapolitan and Sicilian pies and feeding them to friends. When the pandemic forced many of his former clients to close their doors, DePascale started Big Willie’s Pizza Pies for a Cause.
9 things to look forward to in Dubai this February
February is just around the corner…
You’ve already made it through the first month of 2021 – congratulations! There’s plenty happening in the month ahead, from foodie events, to concerts, comedy and more. Get your diaries out and get planning as there’s plenty to see, eat and do in Dubai this February.
February 2: Folly and Ruya chefs team up for special British dinner
Colin Clague, Nick Alvis and Scott Price will join forces for an exclusive six-course dinner, inspired by their time in Dubai. Now, you can take a culinary trip down memory lane with this cheffing trio, as they create a spectacular menu that showcases the dishes, ingredients and flavour combinations that have defined their time in Dubai.