Dining Out For Life turns 17 this Thursday, April 29 (seems like just yesterday it was in middle school…) and dozens of your favorite eateries are participating in the annual event to raise money for Lifelong AIDS Alliance and its fight to help those living with AIDS. And while these businesses are generously donating a percentage of your bill to the cause, make sure you budget some extra money to contribute your own tax deductible donation before you leave the restaurant. And while many local Capitol Hill restaurants, cafes and bakeries are participating, including Bimbo’s, Broadway Grill, Cafe Presse, Deluxe, Linda’s, Olympia Pizza, Purr and Tango, there are also places to choose from all over the city from Snohomish County to South King County. Check out the website for all participating venues and double check to make sure they are going to be involved with the fundraiser at the time you wish to eat; some places are only donating proceeds during specific times of the day…It’s a great cause and since most of us eat out once a week anyway, might as well gorge/binge for a very worthy cause!
-Michael Strangeways