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Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performs at Shaw Cava Grill grand opening

restaurant will offer a free meal to guests

Published

9 years ago

December 19, 2016

Mariah Cooper

Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, gay news, Washington Blade

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Celebrate the grand opening of Cava Grill at The Shay (1921 8th St., N.W.) on Tuesday, Dec. 20 from 5-8 p.m. with free food and a performance of Christmas carols by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington.

Guests can enjoy a free meal to celebrate the opening of Cava Grill’s latest D.C. location. Donations will also be accepted for City Blossoms, a local non-profit organization that maintains a community garden for neighborhood youth. While waiting in line, Cava Grill will serve spiced chai green tea to guests.

Whisked will be selling holiday pies with 50 percent of donations benefitting City Blossoms.

Cava Grill offers a build-your-own Greek food experience for guests to create their own rice bowls, salads or pitas with a variety of meats, vegetables, toppings and sauces.

The Shay Cava Grill location’s normal business hours will be 11 a.m.-10 p.m. beginning on Wednesday. For more information, visit cavagrill.com.

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