For the third year running, area chefs will be showcasing their time and talents for a cause at Dim Sum Give Some, an annual event which raises funds for the eradication of Kennedy’s Disease.
The event, which will be held on Sunday, June 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. at The Cooperage, 822 S. Water St., will feature a virtual smorgasbord of small plate style fare from more than 20 area restaurants, plus discounted beer and cocktails ($5 Bloody Marys, old fashioneds and mimosas; plus $3 Old Style and $4 pours from 3 Sheeps and Ballast Point). Guests can also purchase tickets for a 50/50 raffle.
Participating chefs and restaurants for 2019 include:
- Daniel Jacobs and Dan Van Rite of DanDan, Fauntleroy and EsterEv
- Gregory Leon of Amilinda
- Karen Bell of Bavette Milwaukee
- Francesca Hong and Matt Morris of Morris Ramen (Madison)
- Thomas Hauck of Lowlands Group
- Joe Muench of Black Shoe Hospitality
- Miles Borghgraef of Birch and Butcher
- Paul Zerkel and Lisa Kirkpatrick of Goodkind
- Dane Baldwin of The Diplomat
- Kurt Fogle, Katie O’Neil and Dan Turek of Bass Bay Brewhouse, Milk Can and Milk Bottle Bakery
- Ross Bachhuber and Melissa Buchholz of Odd Duck
- Andrew Miller of Third Coast Provision and Merriment Social
- Paris Dreibelbis of Black Sheep MKE
- Adam Siegel and Aaron Bickham of Bartolotta Restaurant Group
- Mitch Ciohon of Snack Boys
- Bruce Badke of Valentine Coffee
- Dan Fox of Heritage Tavern (Madison)
- Paddy Joyce of Vanguard
- Alex Lyskowicz of The Iron Horse
- Zak Baker of Ca’Lucchenzo
Strides toward a cure
In 2017, Chef Daniel Jacobs of Dandan, Fauntleroy and EsterEv was diagnosed with Kennedy's Disease, a rare, currently incurable and non-treatable, genetic neuromuscular disease that, over time, severely impact patients' mobility and their ability to speak. His diagnosis – along with that of his brother – prompted the chef to take a proactive role in supporting the work to find a cure.
In the past two years, the JVR Group has raised more than $50,000 for the Kennedy’s Disease Association. The hope is to raise $60,000 or more by the end of 2019.
Tickets
Dim Sum Give Some is a 21-and-over event. Tickets include are $45 in advance and $60 at the door (if still available). Note: onsite purchases are cash only; there is an ATM on premise.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
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