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Directly from the Columbia City Chow Down Press Release:

Sample fabulous foods during South End food bank benefit

Columbia City Chow Down, July 24th, featuring 15 ethnically rich restaurants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEATTLE – Rainier Valley Food Bank is hosting our second annual Columbia City Chow Down On Tuesday, July 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. This year, even more restaurants are participating, which will help us continue to feed nearly 11,000 hungry neighbors each month.

Chow Down “passport” holders will have the opportunity to sample scrumptious “bites” prepared and served by 15 restaurants: Afrikando Banadir, Bananas Grill, El Pilon, Empire Espresso, Full Tilt Ice Cream, Geraldine’s Counter, Island Soul Restaurant, Jones Barbeque, La Teranga, Lottie’s Lounge, Rookie’s Sports Bar & Grill, The Spice Room, St. Dames Cafe, Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria, Wabi-Sabi Sushi & Restaurant.

“We are thrilled once again to showcase Columbia City’s fabulous, ethnically rich fare and are counting on our community’s support to make Chow Down a smashing success for the second year,” said Sam Osborne, Rainier Valley Food Bank’s executive director. “The funds and awareness that events like this raise are critical to our mission of providing healthy food to our hungry neighbors.”

Passports ($50 each) are available for purchase online at http://www.columbiacitychowdown2012.eventbrite.com.

For more details:
Rainier Valley Food Bank Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/RainierValleyFoodBank
Chow Down Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaCityChowDown.