TAKE A SEAT AT A (RED) TABLE

This June, everyone can grab a seat at the table and join the fight to end AIDS.

(RED) has teamed up with an incredible array of chefs and restaurants, with each bringing kitchen creativity to raise money and awareness to ‘86’ AIDS – because in the food world when something is 86’ed, it’s done, off the menu…over.  

Here’s just a taste of what’s cooking this June:

1. Yves, NYC

For the month of June, Chef Alex Baker, listed as one of Forbes’ top women chefs in NYC, is serving up a special, limited-edition Strawberry Tarte, with 20 percent of the proceeds going to (RED)’s fight to end AIDS.

2. The BEATRICE INN, NYC 

It’s only fitting that Food & Wine’s Best New Chef 2017 Angie Mar is offering a Smoked Manhattan Cocktail and Fried Chicken dish , with $1 from each  item going to fight AIDS.

3. DANA's BAKERY, NYC

Pastry Chef Dana Pollack knows how to make a little macaron pack a big punch. That’s why Dana’s Bakery will be offering a whole (RED) box full of them (six red velvet and six red chocolate), donating $5 of each box sold to (RED).

4. BAR CRENN, Atelier Crenn, San Francisco

Both these Bay Area spots are more like experiences than eateries. Chef Dominique Crenn is turning their wine and champagne options (RED) throughout the month, donating on each (RED) table reserved on their reservation platform.

 

5. Pizzeria Mozza, Osteria Mozza, Chi Spacca, Los Angeles

Whether they’re ordering pizza or sampling fresh mozzarella, Angelenos love these Nancy Silverton-owned restaurants. In June there’s even more reasons to love: (RED) menu items will be available side-by-side with crowd favorites from this James Beard Award-Winning Chef and long-term (RED) ambassador.

 

6. n/naka, Los Angeles

For Chef Niki Nakayama, who NPR called a “Modern Master of Kaiseki”, it’s all about freshness. At n/naka, you can expect the finest Japanese fare made with organic, locally-sourced ingredients. What’s in season this June? Find out when you reserve a (RED) table at n/naka, where a donation is made for every reservation.

7. Contramar, Entremar, Mexico City

If you’re south of the border in June, these two Mexico City gems headed by Chef Gabriela Camara are true destinations. Stop in for a special (RED) strawberry meringue exclusively in celebration of EAT (RED) SAVE LIVES.

8. Cala, San Francisco

Chef Gabriela Camara’s commitment to ending AIDS is international. Her San Francisco restaurant is also offering a special (RED) cocktail.

9. Thaimee Table, NYC

This Union Square restaurant by Chef Hong Thaimee is putting a twist for good on her modern Thai comfort food with a special (RED) spring roll and (RED) daiquiri. $1 from each menu item sold will go to (RED)’s fight to end AIDS.

 

10. Compere Lapin, New Orleans

Translated to “Brother Rabbit”, a classic Caribbean folktale played a major role in the conception of the menu at this creative restaurant. On June 20, Chef Nina Compton – James Beard Award-Winning Chef – adds to this story. Chef Nina and the Compere team will host a special (RED) dinner at the restaurant, featuring an EAT (RED) tasting menu and special (RED) cocktail.

11. Benoit, NYC

There is a new addition at Executive Chef Laetita Roubah’s NYC bistro: a Wine Bar. And for EAT (RED) Beniot’s turning the whole thing (RED), including an exclusive (RED) glass of wine.

 

12. Jon & Vinny’s, Los Angeles

James Beard Award-Winning Chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo knew exactly who to recruit for to help with their EAT (RED) experience: Head of Wine and in-house sommelier, Helen Johannesen. The LA restaurant will is offering a “(RED) by the glass” in each wine category for the month of June.

13. Smoked & Stacked, Washington DC

Most James Beard nominated chef’s don’t cook barbecue. Marjorie Meek-Bradley doesn’t care. She does care, however, about ending AIDS. That’s why for the month of June she is turning their signature Club Pavo signature sandwich (RED).

14. Boka Restaurant Group, Chicago

From legendary Chicago restaurateurs Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm, 14 of the group’s of award-winning, chef driven restaurants will be offering special (RED) menu items starting on June 8 through the end of the month, with $1 from each going to the Global Fund. Restaurants include:

• Momotaro

• Izakaya at Momotaro

• The J. Parker

• Duck Duck Goat

• Girl & the Goat

• BOKA

• GT Fish & Oyster

• Swift & Sons

• GT Prime

• Bellemore

• The Kennison

• Little Goat

• Somerset

 

15. Yolo Restaurant Group, Accra, Ghana

Yolo will be donating 5% of every (RED) menu sold at their participating restaurants and nightclubs Coco Lounge, Urban Grill, Santoku and Carbon. Additionally, YOLO will host four special (RED) events with the proceeds from ticket sales going to fight AIDS.

16. Polpo Restaurants, London, England

These venetian small-plate restaurants are turning five locations (RED) by offering specialty menu items throughout the month of June.

17. Sass Café, Monaco

 A longtime EAT (RED) supporter, and a hotspot for international jetsetters, Sass Café in Monaco will be offering limited-time only (RED) menu items throughout the month of June.