Lake Highlands-area chefs and businesses are teaming up to raise money for multiple sclerosis with sliders and brews.
On May 25, chefs from around Dallas will head to the Dallas Youth Sports (It’s inside, don’t worry) in Oak Cliff to cook up some serious sliders as part of the third annual Burger Fight. The event is organized by Meat Fight Inc, a DFW-based nonprofit organization that leverages culinary competitions featuring high-profile area chefs to raise money for MS support and research.
Participating restaurants and chefs will compete for the prize of Best Burger with an array of inventive sliders. This year’s lineup is chock-full of Lake Highlands chefs and neighborhood eateries, with Andrew Savoie and his Resident Taqueria crew set to venture out from tortillas for the second year in a row. Neighbor Jeff Bekavac, whose burger at Goodwins was recently named “one of the best damn hamburgers in the city” by D Magazine, will also get in on the action with his team from the popular Lower Greenville restaurant.
Luckily for attendees, the competition isn’t just a spectator sport. With the price of admission ($50 for general admission, $75 for VIP), attendees can try a slider from each of the 11 participating restaurants.
Beverages are also included in the price of admission, with neighborhood breweries like Vector Brewing, Oak Highlands Brewery and Lakewood Brewing set to bring an assortment of local beers.
As if there wasn’t enough neighborhood influence already, Haute Sweets Patisserie and La Casita Bakeshop (opened La Casita Coffee in Half Price Books this fall) will both supply a build-it-yourself sundae station.
The event runs from 12:30-3 p.m, with VIP access starting at noon. VIPs will have access to a designated beer station and snack table. Attendees must be 21 years old or above. Information on Meat Fight and its efforts to combat MS can be found here.