No single gig is going to fix the system, but you can still help a kid get a leg up.

14 organizations you can volunteer for that are working to combat hunger in and around the District.

The Burger Battle pitted chefs from around the D.C. area in a competition to determine who could create the most inventive meat patty sandwich.

Group buying site Deals for Deeds is kicking off a week of H Street food-related deals for Brainfood, a non-profit that helps high school students build life skills through cooking classes and instruction on healthful eating.

Yesterday, Domaso in Rosslyn played host to the Top Dog Half-Smoke Challenge. Ten chefs offered their variations on D.C.’s signature chili half-smoke from Ben’s Chili Bowl. Entries ranged from broad interpretations with foie gras and sliders to more traditionally flavored sausages.

Photo of fries and sliders at Matchbox by alykat Dish of the Week: French fries Who doesn’t love a good french fry? While there are countless restaurants that relegate the production of fries to Sysco, leaving them as a throwaway that accompanies every burger or sandwich, others expend tremendous effort to make this comfort food all the more comforting. Maoz (1817 M Street NW) ranks high for their double-fried fries. Double frying ensures they’re…

Jack Rose cocktail image from Michael Dietsch Drink of the Week: Jack Rose It wasn’t that long ago that finding a Jack Rose in a bar was a real challenge. The drink mentioned in Ernest Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises” was the subject of a Washington Post article. The drink contains applejack, grenadine, and lemon or lime juice. At the time most bars didn’t stock the applejack necessary for the recipe, and many of…