Taste of the Nation: Chow Down and Help Kids

If the $150 a plate gastronomic Taste of the Nation Minneapolis-Saint Paul extravaganza scheduled for September 16 at Graves 601 Hotel is a little too rich for your blood, the organizers of this year’s Share our Strength fundraiser to fight childhood hunger have a more affordable option: a $35 grazing dinner next Wednesday, August 8, at Chambers Hotel featuring eight top local chefs. The roster for next week’s event includes Steven Brown of Harry’s Food and Cocktails, Vincent Francoual of Vincent A Restaurant, Josh Nudd, Chambers Kitchen; Hector Ruiz, Cafe Ena and El Meson; Todd Stein, B.A.N.K.; Rick Kimmes of the Oceanaire Seafood Room, and Sameh Wadi, Saffron Restaurant and Lounge. The ticket price for next week’s event includes a cocktail; an eight-piece ska band will perform in the Chambers courtyard. To reserve tickets, click here.