Dining Out for Life 2023 returns April 27

MINNEAPOLIS — Editor's note: The video above first aired on April 28, 2022. 

Dining Out For Life is back for the 29th year on Thursday, April 27, 2023! Over 90 participating restaurants will donate at least 20% of their sales to The Aliveness Project to help people living with HIV in Minnesota.

The Aliveness Project is a Minnesota nonprofit organization and community center accessed by over 1,900 people annually. It facilitates community building, offers nutrition and wellness services and links members to resources to lead healthy, self-directed lives. The Aliveness Project provides on-site meals, food shelves, integrative therapies, nutrition counseling, case management and vital other services for individuals living with HIV throughout Minnesota. 

Follow The Aliveness Project on social media to keep up-to-date with giveaways and new influencers added this year.

“Dining Out For Life is an event we participate in every year because it is fun, easy, and organized," said BRASA's Director of Hospitality and Communications Darrell Adams. "Dining Out For Life and The Aliveness Project do all the legwork, and they certainly follow through. The great turnout is all due to their amazing team, and we are certainly busy at all our locations because of their efforts. We are excited to be a part of this organization’s growth and can’t wait to see what happens this year.” 

Here is a list of restaurants and locations throughout the Twin Cities Metro Area, Duluth, Shakopee, and Mankato taking part in Dining Out for Life. 

• Mother Clucker's Pizza 

  • 1428 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 100% of proceeds donated

• On the Rox 

  • 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN

  • 100% of proceeds donated

• Roxy's Cabaret 

  • 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN,

  • 100% of proceeds donated

• J. Selby's 

  • 169 Victoria Street, Saint Paul, MN

  • 100% of proceeds donated

• The Dripping Root 

  • 4002 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN

  • 100% of proceeds donated

• EagleBOLTbar 

  • 515 South Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 100% of proceeds donated

• The Herbivorous Butcher 

  • 507 1st Avenue Northeast, Minneapolis, MN

  • 100% of proceeds donated

• Muffin Top Cafe 

  • 1424 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 100% of proceeds donated

• The Nicollet Diner 

  • 1428 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 100% of proceeds donated

• The Saloon 

  • 830 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 100% of proceeds donated

• Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar 

  • 1565 Cliff Road, Eagan, MN

  • 50% of proceeds donated

• Wise Acre Eatery 

  • 5401 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 50% of proceeds donated

• Dancing Bear Chocolate 

  • Jakeeno's Pizza & Pasta4367 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis, MN

  • 50% of proceeds donated

• Paper Bag Cookie Co 

  • Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Uptown Lobby at Granada Theater  

  • 3022 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Creekside Supper Club & Lounge 

  • 4820 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Butter Bakery Cafe 

  • 3700 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Jakeeno's Pizza & Pasta 

  • 3555 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• The Lowbrow 

  • 4244 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Lyon's Pub 

  • 16 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• moto-i 

  • 2940 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub 

  • 2716 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Pizza Luce- Downtown Mpls

  • 119 North 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Pizza Luce- Duluth 

  • 11 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Pizza Luce- Seward 

  • 2200 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Pizza Luce- Uptown 

  • 3200 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Pizzeria Lola 

  • 5557 Xerxes Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Sawatdee & Zushiya of Maple Grove 

  • 7885 Main Street, Maple Grove, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Sawatdee St. Paul 

  • 486 Robert Street North, St Paul, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Sawatdee Thai Restaurant 

  • 607 South Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Smack Shack 

  • 603 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• French Meadow Cafe 

  • 2610 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Nightingale 

  • 2551 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Reverie Cafe + Bar 

  • 1517 East 35th Street, Minneapolis, MN

  • 35% of proceeds donated

• Tiny Diner 

  • 1024 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• O'Brien's Public House 

  • 338 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• Nico's Taco and Tequila Bar 

  • 2516 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• Nico's Taco Bar on Como 

  • 2260 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• Lush Lounge & Theater 

  • 990 Northeast Central Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• Young Man 

  • 3752 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• Urban Eatery 

  • 2730 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• Bent Paddle Brewing Co 

  • 1832 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55806

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• 5-8 Club 

  • 5800 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• 5-8 Grill & Bar 

  • 6241 Douglas Court North, Champlin, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• 5-8 Grill & Tap 

  • 1741 South Robert Street, Saint Paul, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• 5-8 Tavern & Grill 

  • 2289 Minnehaha Avenue East, Maplewood, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• Cuppa Java 

  • 400 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• Elsie's Restaurant, Bar, and Bowling Center

  • 729 Marshall Street Northeast, Minneapolis, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• J.D. Hoyt's Supper Club 

  • 301 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• Mill Valley Kitchen 

  • 3906 Excelsior Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• Barbette 

  • 1600 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• Book Club 

  • 5411 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• Pat's Tap 

  • 3510 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• Brasa Rotisserie-SW Mpls 

  • 812 West 46th Street, Minneapolis, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• Brasa Rotisserie- St. Paul 

  • 777 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• Brasa Rotisserie- NE Mpls 

  • 600 East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 25% of proceeds donated

• Vivir 

  • 1414 Quincy Street Northeast, Minneapolis, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• EveryWhen Burger Bar     

  • 2412 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Centro

  • 2412 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Backstory Coffee Roasters West Side- STP 

  • 432 Wabasha Street South, Saint Paul, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Backstory Coffee Roasters West Side-MPLS 

  • 528 North Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Nolo's Kitchen & Bar 

  • 515 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Taberna Street Tacos 

  • 3126 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• The Gnome Craft Pub 

  • 498 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Hope Breakfast Bar 

  • 5377 W 16th St, St. Louis Park, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Apostle Supper Club     

  • 253 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Makwa Coffee 

  • 2805 Hamline Avenue North, Roseville, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Element Pizza 

  • 96 Broadway Street Northeast, Minneapolis, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• The New Uptown Cafe 

  • 3008 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN,

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Angelo's Italian Restaurant 

  • 1203 Southview Boulevard, South St Paul, MN 55075

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Brookside Bar & Grill 

  • 140 Judd Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• East Lake Craft Brewery 

  • 920 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Foxy Falafel 

  • 791 Raymond Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Hope Breakfast Bar 

  • 1 South Leech Street, Saint Paul, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Kyatchi- Mpls 

  • 3758 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• May Day Cafe 

  • 3440 Bloomington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Nighthawks 

  • 3753 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Park Tavern 

  • 3401 Louisiana Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Pub 500 

  • 500 South Front Street, Mankato, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• The Sample Room 

  • 2124 Marshall Street Northeast, Minneapolis, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Tootie's on Lowry 

  • 2706 Lowry Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Centro 

  • 1414 Quincy Street Northeast, Minneapolis, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• Smack Shack- Bloomington 

  • 3801 Minnesota Drive, Minneapolis, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

• EaTo 

  • 305 South Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

  • 20% of proceeds donated

See here for a map of all the participating restaurants.  

Dining Out For Life is an international event benefiting 50 local HIV service organizations partnering with 2,400+ 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.

KARE 11 is a proud sponsor of Dining Out For Life Minnesota. 

To learn more about getting involved locally, visit Dining Out for Life MN's webpage.

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