Chef Grace Dinsmoor of the popular tapas restaurant
Modesto (
5257 Shaw Avenue;
website) has been battling a severe bone infection in her right leg for the past several months. On September 13,
Bar Italia (
13 Maryland Plaza;
website) will host a benefit toward her medical bills. The benefit, organized by the owners of
Pickles Deli (
22 North Euclid Avenue) will run from 3-8 p.m. and will feature food, beverages, entertainment, a silent auction and raffle. You can make cash donations at the door. For more information, call Modesto at 314-772-8272.