The AAPI Network

The AAPI Network presents

Off The Menu

Interactive dinners where chefs tell the story they usually keep off the menu, inside the restaurants and businesses shaping our communities.

The place A restaurant or business people already know, with a table set just for us.
The story The behind-the-scenes version, told by the people who built it.
The guests Chefs, artists, and local names, at a table of twelve to twenty-four.

Launch event

Chef Thai Dang Chef Thai Dang in the kitchen Photo credit: HaiSous and Fine Dining Lovers

Chef Thai Dang

August 29 · Chicago, IL · 15 seats

A James Beard-nominated chef known for cooking that draws on his Vietnamese roots. For one night, in a room of fifteen, he tells the part of the story that never makes it to the menu.

James Beard nominee One night only
Tickets & sponsorship

Proceeds benefit

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine

A national 501(c)(3) headquartered in New York City that redistributes excess food from businesses to people experiencing food insecurity. Founded in 2013 by Robert Lee, it works to end hunger and food waste by connecting donors with local shelters, soup kitchens, and food pantries.

Which one are you?

Pick the closest fit. Each one is a short form, and we take it from there. More than one applies? That happens often, just choose one.

I can fill a room

You know everyone in your city. Host a seating, bring your people.

Apply to host

I run an organization

Co-host with us, bring your community, or help open a new city.

Partner with us

I know the right person

Send us a name. Most of our best seatings start with an introduction.

Make an intro

I have a venue

A restaurant, shop, or studio. Open it up, tell your story, costs covered.

Open your doors

I want to sponsor

Sponsor a seating, a city, or the series. Tax-deductible.

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I want a seat

Join the list. We send the place, the chef, and the price when a seating opens near you.

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Every form takes about a minute. The rest we can talk through together.