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‘Taste of Pride’ Monday at Tortino
Benefit dinner to be held at Tortino
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Capital Pride is hosting its annual “Taste of Pride” night at Tortino (1228 11th St., N.W.) on Monday from 5 to 11 p.m.
The night will include a special Capital Pride three-course dinner created by Chef Noé Canales, featuring a choice of two starters, three entrees and two desserts.
Dinner is $35 and to shows its appreciation, Tortino will donate 10 percent of all food and beverage sales that night to Capital Pride. One diner will also win a pair of tickets to the opening night of the musical “Fela!” on Thursday at the Warner Theatre.
For more information and to see the complete menu, visit capitalpride.org.
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