Back of the House Fundraiser for YouthPlaces
This Fall, you can taste BBQ inspired creations made by top chefs and help support the Pittsburgh youth at the same time! Table Magazine will be hosting a tasting on October 12th at 2 PM at the YouthPlaces building located at 711 West Commons. Proceeds will benefit YouthPlaces, a program that reaches 4,000 high-risk young adults at 17 program sites annually and works to increase their participation in after school programs in their neighborhoods. The program also works to give job training to young adults preparing for the food service industry among other careers. Students involved will get career development mentoring through workshops, entrepreneurial programs, and real-life work experience. They also will hear guest speakers, go on field trips, participate in recreational activities, and receive personalized one-on-one mentoring.
Chefs featured at the event include:
- Keith Fuller – Root 174
- Rick DeShantz – Meat & Potatoes, Butcher in the Rye
- Brian Pekarcik – SPOON, Grit & Grace
- Kate Romane – e2, Kate Romane Productions
- Bill Fuller- big Burrito Restaurant Group
- Stephen Felder – Stagioni
- Anthony Falcon – GAUCHO
- Derek Burnell – Round Corner Cantina
- Kevin Hermann – The Porch at Schenley
- Legume Bistro
- Toni Pais- Café Zinho
- Dom Branduzzi – Piccolo Forno
- Leah Lizarondo – Brazen Kitchen
- Jamilka Borges – Bar Marco
- Roger Li – Tamari
- Sam DiBattista – Vivo Kitchen
- Eli Wahl – Casbah
For adults, tickets will cost $35 in advance, and $40 at the door. Tickets for kids 17 and under will cost $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Those under 5 get in free. With this price, you get seven food tastings. Drinks and additional food tastings will cost $5 in increments. The event does have vegetarian and vegan options if you don’t dig meat.
Although you may find the good grub reason enough, helping kids achieve their dreams makes this meal extra special. At this event, these students will get the chance to work besides some of Pittsburgh’s favorite chefs. How many chances like this did you get as a kid? Help YouthPlaces support kids trying to work towards a better life by purchasing tickets here.
