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DMV chefs unite to help families of World Central Kitchen workers killed in Gaza
The fundraising event for one night would support the families of the seven World Central Kitchen humanitarian aid workers killed by an Israeli strike.
Matthew Torres
April 29, 2024
WUSA9
Huge Night Market Featuring Kevin Tien And Other Local AAPI Chefs Comes To The Wharf This Spring
Amanda Michelle Gomez
April 13, 2023
DCist
A night market featuring food from various local Asian American and Pacific Islander chefs is planned for Saturday, May 20 at The Wharf. Read More —->
D.C. Chef Kevin Tien Orchestrates a Massive Culinary Festival for a Cause
The Wharf’s first-ever ‘Everything, Everyone, All the Food at Once Fest’ celebrates AAPI Heritage Month through food
Tierney Plumb
Apr 18, 2023
Eater
The biggest night market of its kind — featuring food from more than 18 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) chefs — takes over the Southwest Waterfront’s lengthy District Pier on Saturday, May 20. Read More —->
Chef’s Stopping AAPI Hate Beer Collab Launch Party Wednesday!
Prince Of Petworth
May 1, 2023
How DoorDash is celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month 2023
Doordash
May 2, 2023
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Portland Food Map
May 1, 2023
AAPI chef Kevin Tien delivers meals to Turkey quake volunteers
ABC News’ Em Nguyen reports on earthquake aid efforts by Washington, D.C. chef Kevin Tien, and his recent efforts with fellow chef Tim Ma to combat AAPI hate.
February 16, 2023
Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate will host a Lunar New Year dinner (pictured: A benefit for Ukraine). Photograph by Anna Meyer Photo
DC Chefs Raising Funds After Lunar New Year Shooting
Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate will host a special dinner to benefit victims in Monterey Park.
Washingtonian Magazine
Written by Anna Spiegel
Published January 23, 2023
Special dinner at DC's Moon Rabbit raises funds for California mass shooting victims, families
Proceeds from a fundraiser dinner and auction going to the victims and families of the mass shooting in Monterey Park, California.
Author Matt Pusatory
Read here —-> on WUSA9
Moon Rabbit’s Lunar New Year Dinner Will Benefit Monterey Park Shooting Victims
DCist
By: Amanda Michelle Gomez
Published January 23, 2023
Moon Rabbit Executive Chef Kevin Tien
Photograph by Mukul Ranjan / DCist
Good morning America
GMA Inspiration List: Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander changemakers
Chefs Kevin Tien and Tim Ma, founders of Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate, have hosted dinners to raise money for a cause close to their hearts.
HBO Max Selects Finalists For Sixth Annual Asian Pacific American Visionaries Short Film Competition
Broadway World
HBO Max APA Visionaries will contribute funds to kickstart an upcoming initiative by Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate, an emergency fund that will aid AAPI-owned restaurants and small businesses affected by anti-AAPI hate crimes.
by Michael Major
May. 5, 2022
A Bunch of DC’s Top Chefs Are Planning a Big Fundraising Dinner for Ukraine
Washingtonian Magazine
Article by Anna Spiegel
March 2, 2022
photo: @annameyerphoto
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Voice of America
DC Restaurants, Bars Team Up to Help Feed Ukrainian Refugees
Washington’s hospitality industry quickly stepped up to help Ukrainian refugees after Russia invaded Ukraine in late February. In the US capital, restaurants and bars are actively raising funds to help. Maxim Moskalkov has the story. Camera - Dmytri Shakhov.
Today Show
Chefs Fight Violence Against AAPI Community Through Food
Chefs Kevin Tien and Tim Ma tell TODAY’s Al Roker how they are fighting violence directed toward the AAPI community through food. They discuss the dinner events they are hosting to raise money and share their culture.
National News
CHEFS FOR UKRAINE: HOW THE FOOD WORLD IS SHOWING UP FOR UKRAINE
Restaurants, chefs and home cooks are using their kitchens to support the people of Ukraine amid Russian invasion.
By Kerry Breen and Emi Boscamp
CHEFS AROUND THE COUNTRY ARE MOBILIZING TO FIGHT ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE
Food and Wine
Photo: Tim Ma (left) Kevin Tien
Article by Andy Wang
March 25, 2021
Tim Ma, Kevin Tien, Shirley Chung, and more Asian American chefs are leading initiatives to fight racism and raise money for AAPI communities.
HOW THE INDUSTRY IS FIGHTING
AGAINST AAPI HATE
James Beard Foundation
Photo: Jeffrey Gurwin
Article by Morgan Carter
May 5, 2021
As a response to the uptick in violence, chefs, hospitality leaders, and other industry professionals are engaging their communities to raise awareness and to fight against AAPI hate.
CHEFS STOPPING AAPI HATE EXPANDS TO-GO DINNER SERIES TO SAN FRANCISCO AND BEYOND
Forbes
Photo: Vina Sananikone
Article by Chelsea Davis
April 27, 2021
What started in Washington D.C. as a single dinner, is now expanding next month to New York City, San Francisco, Detroit and Pittsburgh…
TWO CHEFS CHANNEL CHILDHOOD MEMORIES INTO THE STOP AAPI HATE DINNER SERIES
Thrillist
Photography by Cris Zuniga
Design by Grace Han
Article by Austa Somvichian-Clausen / May 13, 2021
Kevin Tien and Tim Ma share food memories and difficult stories for a new project