The chef from Lafitte does it again helping others thanks Food Gal

Lafitte’s School Fund-Raiser; Burgers, Brownies, Beer & Wine for Leap Year; and More

Lunch Break for Schools at Lafitte

How many of you are ranch dressing fans? Everyone? I thought as much.

Then, you’ll want to head to Lafitte in San Francisco at lunchtime on March 1 for the fun “Lunch Break for Schools” fund-raiser.

The event, organized by Hidden Valley Salad Dressings and the American Culinary Federation, will raise funds for Chefs Move to Schools initiative, which promotes proper nutrition and healthful eating habits among kids.

Russell Jackson, chef-proprietor of Lafitte, will be creating a slew of dishes and beverages that day, all using Hidden Valley Ranch in some way, including in ice cream and cocktails. I kid you not. Think Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream in cold carrot broth; Hidden Valley Ranch Leopold Navy Strength gin cocktail; cassoulet of duck, sausage and brioche with Hidden Valley Ranch crumbs; and Hidden Valley Ranch rubbed roast pork loin sandwich with spicy Hidden Valley Ranch “Russian dressing.”

All proceeds from those dishes sold at lunch will go to support the chefs’ initiative.  Jackson joins more than 70 other chefs nationwide to raise money for this cause. Others include “Iron Chef America” regular Cat Cora, Suzanne Goin of Lucques in Los Angeles, and “Next Iron Chef’‘ champ Geoffrey Zakarian. For a complete list of chefs and their events, click here.

Burger, Brownie, Beer & Wine Special

Celebrate Leap Day, Feb. 28, with a burger, brownie, beer and glass of wine at Epic Roasthouse in San Francisco for $29.

Enjoy the restaurant’s signature 1/2-pound burger,  a 12-ounce Anchor Steam or Trumer Pils draft beer, a house-made brownie and a glass of Epic Cabernet Sauvignon — all in the upstairs Quiver Bar.

I’m not sure what all that has to do with Leap Day, but hey, any excuse for a brownie is a good one.