Goody Goody Dining

If adults could earn badges through good deeds, today we could all achieve at least one whole badge, if not two, just by Dining out for Life. Let us explain: During this daylong fundraising event, various eateries around town donate a portion of each check to Saint Louis Effort for AIDS, a nonprofit that works to educate people about how to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and provide support to those living with the disease. By merely dining at one of these participating restaurants, you are supporting the cause, which is great — definite brownie points there. But to truly do some good, you could choose to eat all three meals out at donating restaurants — and you could even throw some extra cash at the cause. Now, that's the way to earn the do-gooder badge of the year! The generous establishments, located all across the region, are too numerous to mention them all here, but include Pickles Deli (22 North Euclid Avenue; 314-361-3354), Villa Farotto (17417 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield; 636-519-0048), Niche (1831 Sidney Street; 314-773-7755), Nadoz Euro Bakery & Café (3701 Lindell Boulevard; 314-446-6800), Franco (1535 South Eighth Street; 314-436-2500) and Flaco's Cocina (8400 Delmar Boulevard, University City; 314-395-4343); for a full list and more information, visit www.diningoutforlife.com/stlouis.
Thu., April 29, 2010