Saturday, February 27, 2010

Fork the Fire

Twin Cities Restaurants Host Fork The Fire!
Three Special Events on March 14th To Help Heidi’s and Blackbird Restaurants Recover

There’s nothing like the power of food to bring everyone together. That’s why over 55 restaurants will rise up in force to help Heidi’s and Blackbird - two Twin City restaurants that lost everything recently during a tragic fire in south Minneapolis.

Choose one of three delicious ways to be part of this awesome outpouring of support. Pick your spot, book your table and join chefs and staff across the city for
Fork The Fire!

1. In the largest display of solidarity ever on one day, restaurants across the twin cities will use a full plate of creative ways to raise money for the cause on Sunday, March 14th. Enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner at your favorite place with your favorite chefs and help Heidi’s and Blackbird through this devastating time. See a complete list of all the fabulous places to sip and savor for a wonderful cause at Fork The Fire on Facebook.

2. Bring a group to Mission American Kitchen where chefs from 12 of your favorite restaurants including D’Amico Kitchen, La Belle Vie, Vincent’s, Edina Grill, The Dakota, Cave Vin, Pierre’s Bistro and more will serve you their specialties from 2:00-8:00. Come early and get a chance to chat with Heidi’s Chef/Owner Stuart Woodman. Your $30.00 door price goes to the relief fund. Cash bar and complimentary parking at the IDS.
Call (612) 339-1000 for information.

3. Owners Linda and Todd Haug of Café 28 and Surly Beer will host talented Blackbird’s chef-owner Chris Stevens who will be cooking at this deliciously fun $25.00 event.
Call (612) 925-2800 for information.

List of Participating Restaurants Follows:
Vincent, a Restaurant
Victory 44
Restaurant Alma
Sen Yai Sen Lek
Brasa
D'Amico Kitchen
Meritage
Al Vento
Hell's Kitchen
Rinata
Turtle Bread Co
2021
Café Twenty Eight
Modern Café
Cave Vin
Fire Lake Grill House
Dakota Jazz
Herkimer Pub and Brewery
Café Ena
Prima
El Meson
Heartland
Grand Café
Pierre's Bistro
Mission American Kitchen
First Course
Café Maude
The Living Room Bar
SpoonRiver
Prohibition
Saffron
Craftsman
Rainbow Chinese
Bar La Grassa
Lucia's
112 Eatery
The Citizen Café
Sea Change
Victor's 1959 Cafe
La Belle Vie
Manny's Steak House
Birchwood Café
Chino Latrino
Mancini's
Il Gatto
Strip Club
Burger Jones
7
Muffuletta
Coffee & Tea Limited
Salut Bar American
Broders' Pasta Bar
Good Earth
Broders' Cucina Italiana
Pittsburgh Blue

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6 comments:

  1. I just knew your community would come through! Nice!

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  2. That is so amazing! I'd always had the impression that the restaurant business was pretty catty and bitchy, so it is lovely to see them all pulling together like this.

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  3. kat, that is true community spirit! Something that one does not often see in this day & age of Self. I wish all the events great success.

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  4. This is truly wonderful, I love hearing stories like this, it reminds me of how great folk can be :)

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  5. What a great community you have.
    That's what it's all about!

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  6. How wonderful. Such an outpouring always restores hope in my heart.

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