D.C. Chef Kevin Tien Orchestrates a Massive Culinary Festival for a Cause | Eater DC

"I found that the biggest night market of its kind takes over the Southwest Waterfront’s lengthy District Pier (101 District Square SW) on Saturday, May 20, featuring food from more than 18 AAPI chefs and running two sessions (2–5:30 p.m. and 6:30–10 p.m.). Tickets ($20) grant access to stalls from D.C. chefs including Tim Ma (Lucky Danger), Victoria Lai (Ice Cream Jubilee), Julie Cortes (Kaliwa), Patrice Cunningham (Tae-Gu Kimchi), Scott Chung (Bun’d Up, Sparrow Room) and Jerome Grant (Mahal); food and beverage are available for purchase and each session includes entertainment from local musicians plus surprises. On the eve of the festival I also note a seated, multi-course “Dinner on the Dock” served on one communal table spanning the length of District Pier (6:30–10 p.m., $350 per person) that features dishes such as som tom from Palita Sriratana (Pink Salt, Chicago), Thai-style smoked pork shoulder from Timon Balloo (The Katherine, Miami) and egg tofu by Christine Lau (The CLAU Group, New York City), with visiting chefs joining from across the U.S." - Tierney Plumb