# Family Meal

> FAMILY MEAL™ // Serving Back the People WhoServe the MostFamily Meal™ is 8it's initiative to celebrate and support restaurant industry workers with an indus

**Published:** 2025-12-21 | **Updated:** 2026-04-22 | **Author:** 8itnyc
**URL:** https://www.8it.world/family-meal/
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![Family Meal](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Family-Meal™-Graphic--1024x683.png)

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## Content

## FAMILY MEAL™ //






Serving Back the People Who
Serve the Most






Family Meal™ is 8it’s initiative to celebrate and support restaurant industry workers with an industry-only dinner party series built to give back.










## GIVING BACK //






Over 2,000 served






Every Family Meal™ has its own story.
Swipe to browse our event flyers.






















![test1](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Family-Meal-Vol-18-Flyer-v4.png)

![test1 2](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Family-Meal-Vol.-17-Flyer-v6.png)

![Flyer v2](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Flyer-v2.png)

![Flyer v3](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Flyer-v3.png)

![Solo Diner Flyer v3](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Solo-Diner-Flyer-v3.png)

![Vol 15 Flyer v2](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Vol-15-Flyer-v2.png)





















					THE CHEFS //




## BEHIND EVERY PLATE







![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/6P6A8938-2-2.jpg)

### Zhan Chen

Potluck Club, Phoenix Palace





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_6902.jpg)

### Silvia Barban

Briscola Trattoria, LaRina Pastificio & Vino, Tortelli





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_4498-2-scaled.jpg)

### Carmen Miranda

Tamalera,
Mujer de Maíz





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/scotley.jpg)

### Scotley Innis

Continent, Aliya, Six Coasts





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_9503-2.jpg)

### Mavis-Jay Sanders

Community Kitchen





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/puma.jpg)

### Mike Puma

Gotham Burger Social Club





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_3684-2.jpg)

### Lem Soriano, Kevin Cardenas, Adrian Capellan

Solo Diner





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_4820-2-scaled.jpg)

### Swetha & Venkat Raju

Brooklyn Curry Project





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/8it-25-2.jpg)

### Yara Herrera

Hellbender





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/8it-50-2-scaled.jpg)

### Eduardo Cuenca

Arroces, Debajo





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/border-town.jpg)

### Jorge Aguilar

Border Town





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_7267.jpg)

### Lana Lagomarsini

Restaurante Garzon





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_3825.jpg)

### Jay Rodriguez

Hera





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/8it-Lunar-307.jpg)

### Eric Huang

Pecking House





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Mariam-Weiskind.jpg)

### Mariam Weiskind

The Za Report





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_1462.jpg)

### Ruben Santana

Bark Barbecue





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/FFE.jpg)

### Isabel Lee, Luis Fernandez

Forsyth Fire Escape





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/PNG-image.jpg)

### Christina Martinez

South Philly Barbacoa









					The Liquid Chefs //




## Cocktails of Family Meal™







![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/8it-Arroces-09.30.24-032-2-scaled.jpg)

### Darnell Holguin





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_1242-2-scaled.jpg)

### Miguel Chambers





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_3952.jpg)

### Kat Sobredilla





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_4350-2.jpg)

### Miguel Aranda





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/6P6A8470-2-scaled.jpg)

### Carlun Lee





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_8966.jpg)

### Ashley Martin









					The Music //






## Setting the Vibe







![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-1.27.20-PM-1.png)

### Matthew Law





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-1.28.47-PM-1.png)

### Ultra Violet





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-1.29.33-PM-1.png)

### Smurfoudirty





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-1.31.40-PM-1.png)

### That Girl Né





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-1.32.52-PM-1.png)

### Amores





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-1.42.51-PM.png)

### Fade The Future





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-1.34.56-PM.png)

### Gian Bravo





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-1.37.17-PM.png)

### Monday Blue





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-1.33.58-PM.png)

### Refrakt





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-1.40.20-PM.png)

### Tim Lucent





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-1.40.59-PM.png)

### Perlas









					The Partners //




## Building Together







![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/sp.webp)

### San Pellegrino & Acqua Panna

Nestle Premium Waters





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-1.19.54-PM.png)

### Campari

Gruppo Campari





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Maestro_Dobel_Tequila_Logo.jpg)

### Dobel

Proximo Spirits





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/logo-mezcal-union.jpg)

### Mezcal Union

Diageo





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-1.21.01-PM.png)

### Partanna





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-at-1.20.16-PM.png)

### Mike's Hot Honey





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/cw.png)

### Chef Works





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/Newbelgiumbrewinglogo.jpg)

### New Belgium Brewing





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/anova_culinary_logo.jpeg)

### Anova Culinary

Electrolux





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/images.png)

### Lunar Hard Seltzer









					The Venues //




## Where We Gather







![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_7311.jpg)

### Public Records





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_5759.jpg)

### Aliya Rooftop Pool





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/PNG-image-2.jpg)

### Miru





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_6911.jpg)

### Fandi Mata





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_0109.jpg)

### Elsewhere





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_0717.jpg)

### Ludlow House





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_8271.jpg)

### Hank's Bar





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_1034.jpg)

### Pretty Ricky's





![](https://www.8it.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/04/IMG_8777.jpg)

### Arlo Soho










## Get on the List
for Family Meal™






Family Meal™ is 8it’s initiative to celebrate and support restaurant industry workers. Monthly dinners, exclusive events, and a community that understands the grind.

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