Chance For Life Charity Event and Taste Experience Raises $1.6 Million for Cancer Research

On Saturday, March 10th at the MGM National Harbor the D.C. charity event of the year helped in raising $1.6 million dollars to help fund pediatric cancer research at the Children's National Health System. Chance for Life, presented by Boeing, featured an all day 700-person poker tournament, an incredible line up of D.C. Chef's at their nighttime Taste Experience, multiple top-shelf open bars, one of the largest silent-auctions in the region, and an amazing cocktail party afterwards. All of the proceeds went to fighting against childhood cancer. 

Upcoming Events: The National Italian American Foundation Anniversary Gala Weekend

This November, The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is celebrating their 42nd Anniversary at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington D.C! From November 3rd to November 5th, you can join in the fun, including NIAF's Friday night kickoff party, the Awards Gala on Saturday night, and FREE events including the Expo Italiana, screenings, discussions, and LOTS of tastings!

Events: Eat Spain Up! Washington D.C. Events from Sept. 21 till October 29th

On Thursday, September 21st Eat Spain Up!, a program and gallery that explores Spanish regions and brings together the food and culture of Spain to Washington D.C., opened to the public at the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain. Through the month of October, Washington D.C. audiences have the opportunity to dive into Spanish culture, culinary traditions, and new gastronomic innovations. The events this month explore Spain through its food, and is accompanied by two visual exhibits by renowned graphic designer and artist Manuel Estrada.