More than a happy hour.

A gathering for good people, good conversation, and a cause worth showing up for.

Join us for Cause & Cocktails, a curated gathering designed to bring people closer to meaningful causes—over cocktails, conversation, and a shared commitment to community.

Hosted at The Original Ninfa’s during Latin Restaurant Weeks, this special evening brings together professionals, creatives, nonprofit leaders, hospitality voices, and community-minded people for an experience where purpose meets people.

And this time, we're gathering in support of Feed the Soul Foundation's Project NXT.

The Cause: Project NXT

This evening benefits Feed the Soul Foundation's Project NXT, an initiative investing in the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals.

Project NXT helps students move from the classroom toward meaningful careers by providing access to:

Career discovery and industry exposure
Workforce and professional development
Connections with working industry professionals
Paid fellowship opportunities
Scholarships for culinary, hospitality, and business students
Real-world event and industry experience

Project NXT creates a pathway from classroom to career, helping students build the skills, experience, relationships, and confidence they need to thrive in the culinary and hospitality industry.

Why Your Support Matters

When you support Cause & Cocktails, you're helping create more opportunities for students who are preparing to build careers in the industry we all love.

Your contribution can help provide student stipends, scholarships, workforce development, and the experiences that connect emerging talent with real opportunities.

We're not just raising a glass. We're raising opportunity.

Come for the Cocktails. Stay for the Connection. Give for the Cause.