The 2013 Shaw Main Streets Gala: Savour Shaw, will be a celebration of the neighborhood's culinary success.

To take place on April 18 at 7:00 pm at Long View Gallery (1234 9th St., NW), the food-focused gala will highlight Shaw's notable chefs. The following chefs comprise the host committee:

Derek Brown – The Passenger

R.J. Cooper – Rogue 24

Daniel O’Brien – Seasonal Pantry

Tom Power – Corduroy

Frederik de Pue – Table

Ron Tanaka - Thally

Tickets are $75 and include:

Small Bites and a Signature Cocktail Prepared by the Host Chefs

Additional Catered Hor D’oeuvres

Drinks and Spirits

Jazz Music

Silent Auction

Complimentary Valet Parking

A gala ticket also includes attendance at the after party which will immediately follow the gala commencing at 9:30. There will be a DJ, free drink specials and a cash bar. Tickets to attend the after party only are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Gala ticket holders need not purchase separate tickets to the after party.

Gala and after-party sponsorship opportunities are also available. Contact Gala Chair Mary Margaret Porterfield (mporterfield@comscore.com) for more details.