We are very excited to be taking part in two great charitable events next week at Barrio Capitol Hill. The first is “Share Our Strength’s Great American Dine Out”. It’s a week-long initiative that encourages consumers to dine out at restaurants in an effort to end childhood hunger in America. During the week of September 20th - September 26th, 50% of the proceeds from our featured ‘Tequila Sunrise’ cocktail will go to Share Our Strength. For more information about the Great American Dine Out click here.

On Thursday, September 24th, we will take part in the “Dish Up Literacy” dine-out event to benefit Page Ahead Child Literacy Program. Dish Up Literacy is supported by local chambers of commerce, promoted by local merchants publicized by local newspapers, hosted by local restaurants, and patronized by local families. Our community will come together to raise awareness of the importance of reading, and bring thousands of books to children in need. Barrio Capitol Hill is taking part by contributing 20% of the days sales. For more information about Dish Up Literacy click here.

So stop on by Barrio next week to eat and drink your way to helping some great charitable causes!

Our friends at the Intiman Theatre have offered up a great $5 off deal for our Barrio blog readers! Simply call the theatre at 206.269.1900 and mention promo code “barrio” to receive your discount. In addition, your ticket to any show this year at the Intiman Theatre gets you 10% off your bill here at Barrio! Simply present your ticket to your server.

After the show, stick around to take part in their “White Russian Discussions”. Meet at the bar in the lobby to receive great drink specials on White Russians and take part in a post-play discussion led by a member of the Intiman staff.

For more information on the show, click here.

Here at Barrio and also at our management office (Heavy Restaurant Group), we are doing our part to spread awareness for Colon Cancer Awareness Month. This is an important issue for us as we had a close member of our “Heavy” family survive colon cancer. As a result, we are getting the word out and participating in the following:

• Today, Friday March 6th, is “Dress in Blue Day”. All employees have been encouraged to dress in blue and/or wear a blue ribbon to promote awareness and show their support.
• On March 22nd, employees will take part in the Mercer Island Rotary Club’s Half Marathon, 10k or 5k. All the money raised will be donated to Colon S.T.A.R.S and other colon cancer organizations here in Seattle.

Unbeknown to many people, colon cancer is the #2 cause of cancer related deaths in the United States. The interesting thing and in many cases tragic, is that colon cancer is 90% preventable when detected early. That is why it is so important to know your family history and spread the word! For more information, please visit the Seattle Colon S.T.A.R.S website.