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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tChef and founder of Cafe Momentum, Chad Houser, with an intern, Anton, who will soon graduate from the program. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tChef and founder of Cafe Momentum, Chad Houser, with an intern, Anton, who will soon graduate from the program. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
photo by Alison McLean<\/p>\n
Cafe Momentum <\/a>is a restaurant and school in downtown Dallas that offers internships to justice-involved youth. The restaurant (and nonprofit) is a fresh start\u00a0in many ways. The kitchen in the front acts as the showcase, but the real work happens behind it: a paid-internship program offers youth ages 15-19 marketable skills, a full curriculum, access to health care services, counseling, and an increased sense of agency and belonging.<\/p>\n Founder and executive chef Chad Houser won the prestigious 2025 James Beard Humanitarian of the Year Award<\/a>. He was also recently named to the TIME Visionaries list. <\/p>\n And not because the food is great \u2014\u00a0which it is \u2014\u00a0but that\u2019s not the reason for all the accolades. Rather, it\u2019s because the team at Cafe Momentum has developed a formula that actually helps our kids and our city. Since starting the program in 2015, their impact<\/a> is measurable and growing.<\/p>\n So, clearly there\u2019s no other place we\u2019d rather break bread than Cafe Momentum. Join us! <\/p>\n Sign up for the Food & Drink newsletter to get the latest stories delivered to your inbox<\/p>\n THANK YOU!<\/p>\n You’re all set.<\/p>\n CLOSE\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Our supper clubs give like-minded readers a chance to support a local restaurant, experience culture in that setting, and share a great meal together. <\/p>\n Supper Club Details<\/p>\n Date: Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Reserving a spot<\/p>\n To get a spot at the table, you need to be a member<\/a>, which can be as easy as making a one-time donation.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re already a member, check your email for a link to buy a ticket. <\/p>\n We\u2019ll have the full dinner menu soon. The dinners are usually aligned with the regular menu,<\/a> but include exclusive elements.<\/p>\n
Where: Cafe Momentum, 1510 Pacific Ave., Downtown
Cost: $125 per person, including a multi-course meal, drinks, tax, tip and gratuity.
Menu: TBD, but know that finely executed Southern staples are where they thrive.<\/p>\n