643729 Tue Aug 11 07:10:10 -0700 2009 1 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 4936012 I've gone to the Capital Food Fight a couple years in a row and planning on going again this year. While not cheap ($150 pp) it is a great cause, a fun way to see some outstanding chefs and a nice way to sample from 50+ purveyors around town. Any suggestions on other foodie oriented benefits and/or events around town of a similar nature? Tue Aug 11 07:10:10 -0700 2009 213092 ClevelandDave 1 4936125 At least once a year Food and Friends has a Dining out for Life event where a variety of restaurants give a percentage of their profits to the charity. I always like to make a note to dine out that night since it's such a great cause. They also sell some yummy pies through out the holiday season---I think starting in October. You should check out their website: www.foodandfriends.org Tue Aug 11 07:41:41 -0700 2009 4936012 76776 Elyssa