Twin Cities Restaurants Host

Fork The Fire!

Thank You to all of our contributors!

$35,000

-RAISED AS OF MARCH 23,2010 WITH MORE COMING IN EVERY DAY.
-KEEP CHECKING FOR THE LATEST TOTALS.

Three Special Events on Sunday, March 14th
To Help Heidi’s and Blackbird Restaurants Recover

There’s nothing like the power of food to bring everyone together.
That's why over 80 restaurants will rise up in force to help Heidi’s
and Blackbird - two Twin City restaurants that lost everything recently
during a tragic fire in south Minneapolis.

Choose one of three delicious ways to be part of this awesome
outpouring of support. Pick your spot, book your table and join chefs
and staff across the city for Fork The Fire!

Check out the list of participating restaurants - Wow!

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List of Business Donors

1. In the largest display of restaurant solidarity ever on one day, restaurants across the twin cities will use a full plate of creative ways to raise money for the cause on Sunday, March 14th. Enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner at your favorite place with your favorite chefs and help Heidi’s and Blackbird through this devastating time. See a complete list of all the fabulous places to sip and savor for a wonderful cause at Fork The Fire on Facebook. Each restaurant is participating in its own way, so give a call, make a reservation and find out what your favorite place might be doing. Contact information for each participating restaurant below.
   
   
2. Bring a group to Mission American Kitchen (77 7th Street South Minneapolis) where chefs from 12 of your favorite restaurants including D’Amico Kitchen, La Belle Vie, Vincent’s, Edina Grill, The Dakota, Cave Vin, Pierre’s Bistro and more will serve you their specialties from 2:00-8:00. Come early and get a chance to chat with Heidi’s Chef/Owner Stuart Woodman. Your $30.00 door price goes to the relief fund. Cash bar and complimentary parking at the IDS.
   Call (612) 339-1000 for information.
   
   
3. Owners Linda and Todd Haug of Café 28 (2724 West 43rd Street Minneapolis) and Surly Beer will host talented Blackbird’s chef-owner Chris Stevens who will be cooking at this deliciously fun $25.00 event.
   Call (612) 926-2800 for information.

Fork The Fire with Family and Friends March 14, 2010

Can't make it Sunday, but want to help out?

Any checks should be sent to:

Blackbird and Heidi's Benefit Fund
Central Bank
2120 Hennepin Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405

The donations will be split equally between the funds, one for each restaurant and we will be working with the individual owners to distribute funds where needs are the greatest.

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Participating Restaurants (click here for Printable Version)

Thank you to the following businesses for donations both in-kind and direct: