DC’s Taste of The Nation will take place this weekend on Sunday, October 8th in Washington, DC at The Yards’ Parcel A in Navy Yard! to help raise critical funds and awareness to fight childhood hunger in our communities.
Guests attending have the opportunity to sip and sample the most sought-after culinary creations from DC’s top chefs and tastemakers as well as renowned No Kid Hungry chef supporters from across the country.
No Kid Hungry’s Premier Culinary Event Series “Taste of the Nation” Returns to DC on October 8, 2023
WHAT: One of the country’s premier culinary event series for a cause, Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry, will return to DC on October 8, 2023 at The Yards’ Parcel A in Navy Yard!
Attendees will enjoy exceptional eats, curated drinks and delectable desserts curated by DC’s top culinary talent to include award winning chefs, restaurants, and mixologists all united to support No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in DC and across the country.
In addition to delicious bites from participating culinary talent, the afternoon will include live entertainment, interactive games and other fun activities for the whole family.
WHEN: October 8, 2023; 1:00 – 4:00 pm ET
● Preview hour (Early Admission): 12:00 -1:00 pm ET
● General Admission: 1:00 -4:00 pm ET
WHERE: The Yard’s Parcel A; Corner of M St. and New Jersey Ave., SE Washington DC 20003
WHO: Guests have the opportunity to sip and sample the most sought-after culinary creations from DC’s top chefs and tastemakers as well as renowned No Kid Hungry chef supporters from across the country.
● Featured DC area chefs in attendance include:
○ Paolo Dungca, Hiraya, Sari Filipino Kusina – Food & Wine 2022 Innovator
○ Tiffany Lightfoot, My Cake Theory – Winner, Season 2 “Holiday Wars”/Food Network
○ Reid Shilling, Shilling Canning Company
○ Michael Platt, Michael’s Desserts
○ Zack Mills, True Chesapeake Oyster Co.
● Featured Mixologists:
○ Gina Chersevani, Buffalo & Bergen
○ LP O’Brien – Winner, Season 1 “Drink Masters”/Netflix
○ Chris Hassaan Franke, The Green Zone
● Participating restaurants include: Bronze, Dirty Habit DC, Ice Cream Jubilee, and Supra – and dozens more!
● In addition to the culinary talents, guests can enjoy:
○ A fun foodie Scavenger Hunt for kids, presented by KIA
○ The Citi Lounge, featuring specialty cocktails and exclusive giveaways (CitiBank cardholders)
○ Culinary Demonstrations, featuring cupcake decorating, cocktail mixing, and fresh mozzarella making
