I really enjoyed this event. Evelyn, you rock!
The main goal was to get the word out about Mealshare. It's a charitable organization which provides a meal for each designated menu item purchased (at participating restaurants). Not only do they service those in need locally, at PARC (Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre), but they also extend a helping hand to Save the Children in Mali, Africa! A few other Canadian cities have restaurants that are participants as well with their own support servicing partners.
We were able to try the two dishes on Marben's menu which are part of the Mealshare program: the famous burger with fries and a lovely risotto. It was nice being able to catch up with some fellow yelpers and meeting some new people as well.
If you see Mealshare on a menu, consider ordering that particular dish. You will be helping someone in need, both locally and/or abroad.
Thank you, Marben, for being part of this worthy cause. Thanks to the cool bartenders for the awesome libations! The dark and stormy was excellent.