Dining Out For Life is an annual fundraising event that began in Philadelphia in 1991.

It involves the generous participation of volunteers, corporate sponsors, and restaurants. It now takes place across the country. More than 50 local HIV service organizations partner with over 2,400 participating restaurants, 4,100 volunteers, and 300,000 diners to raise over $4.5 million for people living with HIV/AIDS in the United States and Canada. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, April 24.

The concept is simple: Restaurants donate a generous percentage of their sales to a local HIV service organization, and the organization fills participating restaurants with diners. The best part is that funds raised through a city’s Dining Out For Life event stay in that city to provide help and hope to people living with or impacted by HIV/AIDS. Locally, Broward House has been the recipient of the funds raised for more than a decade. Last year, the event raised more than $50,000, and it has the potential to raise much more. For more information, visit BrowardHouse.org.

Below is a list of participating restaurants. Many are community favorites, while some may be new names to you. Wherever you choose to dine, let them know that you appreciate their support and that you’re there for Dining Out For Life.

Aquaplex      

Batch Southern Kitchen & Tap       

Burgers & Beers

Café Seville

Dolce Salato Pizza & Gelato

Dom Caruso’s Cucina

Eagle Wilton Manors

Georgie’s Alibi

GYM Sports Bar

Hunters Nightclub Wilton Manors

Java Joes

Myth Gastrobar

Over Easy Cafe

Palmyra Lounge

Papa Duke’s Deli

The Pub Wilton Manors

Rosie’s Bar and Grill

Sardi Cafe Lounge

Spencer’s Corner Bar

Stork’s Bakery & Cafe

Tropics Grille

Tulio’s Tacos and Tequila Bar

Union Kitchen & Bar 

The Well

Wilton Creamery