Texas BBQ Dinner & Fireside Chat

The DC Food & Beverage Collective is hosting a Texas BBQ Dinner & Fireside Chat on August 27 at 6:00 p.m. featuring 2026 RAMMY Restaurateur of the Year and 2-time James Beard Award semifinalist Chef Fernando Gonzalez and Debby Portillo Gonzalez. Guests can dig into 2Fifty’s barbecue while hearing about the duo’s culinary journey, with proceeds supporting culinary scholarships. Tickets are $45.00 for members and $55.00 for non-members and include food, tax, and gratuity; 2fiftybbq.com