One night, dozens of chefs: Chefs for Equality returns to D.C.

One night, dozens of chefs: Chefs for Equality returns to D.C.

D.C.'s top chefs are joining forces for a culinary extravaganza supporting LGBTQ+ rights on Oct. 19.

Why it matters: Now in its 15th year, Chefs for Equality rallies the city's hospitality heavyweights for a night of collaborative dinners, cocktails and drag — all benefiting the Human Rights Campaign.

Dig in: This year's "United Plates of America" spans six venues, including four multicourse, wine-paired dinners ($400 each) with chef lineups you won't find elsewhere.

  • At Centrolina, Amy Brandwein teams up with culinary stars from MITA, Thip Khao and more.
  • Moon Rabbit's Kevin Tien cooks alongside the Dabney's Jeremiah Langhorne and Dogon's Martel Stone, among others.
  • More dream teams take over CUT by Wolfgang Puck and Marcus DC.

    • Jane Jane's Jean Paul Sabatier and Perry's chef Masako Morishita at Perry's drag brunch for dinner, which returns this year. Photo: Courtesy Roy Arguelles

    Plus: Perry's serves drag brunch for dinner, while Silver Lyan hosts a chef-studded cocktail party with a martini-and-caviar experience (both $250).

    The bottom line: It's a splurge, but a rare chance to feast from multiple talents under one roof while supporting LGBTQ+ equality.

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