WASHINGTON, D.C (January 15, 2025) – Food & Friends, the Washington D.C. region’s leading provider of medically tailored meals for individuals living with life-challenging illnesses, is thrilled to announce Chef Yuan Tang of Rooster & Owl as the Chef Chair for the 32nd Annual Chef’s Best Dinner & Auction. This highly anticipated event takes place May 7th at the Marriott Marquis Washington D.C. Each year, Chef’s Best brings together the region’s finest culinary talent in support of Food & Friends’ mission to deliver medically tailored meals to seriously ill neighbors.
Chef Tang has become a pillar in the D.C. restaurant community, garnering accolades for his flagship Rooster & Owl including a coveted Michelin star and a spot on the New York Times Best Restaurants List in 2023.
“As a chef and restauranteur, I’ve witnessed first-hand the healing power of a meal,” said Chef Tang. “Food & Friends believes that food is medicine – and you see it each day in their impact on our seriously ill neighbors. I’m honored to support their work by serving as Chef Chair of this year’s Chef’s Best.”
Chef’s Best is Washington’s premier spring culinary event, featuring 30 of the region’s top chefs serving gourmet bites and signature cocktails. Proceeds from Chef’s Best will provide critical resources to help Food & Friends provide 1.75 million medically tailored meals, medically tailored groceries, and nutrition counseling to those living with serious illnesses including HIV/AIDS, cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
“Chef Tang’s commitment to serving his community and providing a superlative culinary experience make him the perfect Chef Chair for this year’s Chef’s Best,” said Food & Friends Executive Director Carrie Stoltzfus. “We’re excited to work with him to create a truly unforgettable evening benefitting those we serve.”
Chef’s Best is expected to raise $1 million to support Food & Friends’ mission. The Chef’s Best Leadership Committee, which is raises sponsorship funds, is co-chaired by board member Joe Maloney, Senior VP of Strategic Communications for the American Gaming Association, and Hastie Afkhami, Managing Director for S-3 Group.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the 32nd Annual Chef’s Best Dinner & Auction are available now. To learn more and secure your spot, visit https://foodandfriends.org/engage/chefs-best/
Chefs and mixologists interested in participating in Chef’s Best can learn more and sign up here.
About Food & Friends
Food & Friends is the Washington region’s leading authority on “Food is Medicine” and the only community-based organization delivering medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy to neighbors living with cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other serious illnesses. Food & Friends’ services are free of charge to recipients who qualify solely based on their health status and nutritional needs, including for their dependents and caregivers. Monday-Saturday, staff and volunteers deliver to 6,172 square miles including the District of Columbia, nine counties in Maryland, and seven counties and six independent cities in Virginia. Since 1988, Food & Friends has delivered more than 30 million meals to 47,000 individuals. The organization is accredited by the national Food is Medicine Coalition.
For more information, visit FoodAndFriends.org or Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
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