Dallas Association of Young Lawyers hosts the 3rd annual Food
for Thought on Saturday, August 6 from 7pm-11pm at The Tower Club
in downtown Dallas. Showcasing DFW's finest Chefs and
cuisine, Food for Thought benefits Big Thought, one of Dallas'
leading nonprofits dedicated to improving public education.
Additionally, FOX Analyst and former Dallas Cowboy Daryl Johnston
will receive DAYL's Gavel of Excellence award for his significant
contributions related to SLANT 45, the youth education program of
the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee.
Food for Thought features more than a dozen chefs from our
city's finest establishments presenting signature "tastes" of their
specialties during the evening. The event includes
entertainment, silent and live auction and premium bar. Chefs
and restaurants include John Tesar, The Commissary; Brian C.
Luscher, The Grape; Tiffany Derry , Private Social; Matt
McCallister, formerly of Stephen Pyles; Justin and Diane Fourton,
Pecan Lodge; Scott Blankenship, The Tower Club; Samir Dhurandhar,
Coal Vines and Nick and Sam's; Lisa Garza, Taste Studio;
Wilfredo Calderon, Chiloso Mexican Bistro, Khanh Dao, Pho Colonial
with additional stations provided by Whole Foods and Artizone.
"We are so excited to be in our third year of Food for Thought,"
says Mark Melton, Co-chairman of Food for Thought. "Our goal
is to make imagination a part of overall learning. In
supporting Big Thought we are providing access to creative
instruction and hands-on learning during school hours and beyond,
all year long."
Each year, Food for Thought honors a local civic leader with the
Gavel of Excellence award for significant contributions of service
made to our community. This year's recipient is Daryl "Moose"
Johnston will be honored with the coveted Gavel of Excellence Award
for his work with SLANT 45: Service Learning Adventures of North
Texas.
Created to utilize Super Bowl XLV for inspiration to get kids to
design and implement volunteer projects throughout North Texas. The
three time Dallas Cowboy, Super Bowl winning fullback and NFL
commentator more than doubled the original goal with his
outstanding leadership, resulting in 44,140 North Texas youth
donating 445,418 hours of community service. Previous Gavel
of Excellence award recipients include Jim Keyes, former CEO of
Blockbuster and Ebby Halliday.
The Tower Club is located at 1601 Elm Street on the 48th Floor
of Thanksgiving Tower. Complimentary valet parking is
provided.
Tickets start at $100 per person. For more information and
to purchase tickets call 214-979-2952or go to www.foodforthoughtdallas.com.