For 17 years, there’s been one burger event to end all burger events.
And a super gay one, at that.
This Thursday, October 1, chef John Tesar returns to lead Burgers & Burgundy, the annual fundraiser for DIFFA Dallas.
Get your tickets now and head back to Glen Lawn at The Village Dallas for an ultra-meaty extravaganza that raises funds for HIV/AIDS service organizations across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
An impressive lineup of restaurants awaits, each serving slider-size burgers (including at least one vegan option) and paired wines. We can pretty much guarantee that you won’t leave hungry, thirsty or sober (if you choose to imbibe).
This year’s restaurants and chefs include:
- Knife- Chef John Tesar
- Shinsei/Lovers- Chef Roman Murphy
- Meridian at The Village- Chef Eduardo Osario
- PDC Meal Prep- Chef Ariel Wakeland
- Whiskey Cake Restaurant & Bar- Chef Nick Walker
- Salum- Chef Abraham Salum
- Lion’s Den at The Stoneleigh- Chef Michael Dunston
- Easy Slider- Caroline Perini
- Saint Martins- Chef Jeremy Massudi
- TLC Vegan- Chef Troy Gardner
- Lockwood Distillery- Chef Chad Julka
- Wagyu TX- Chef Michael Scott
- La Duni- Dunia Borga
- Burger Schmurger- Dave Culwell
- Eataly
- Loro Dallas
Individual tickets are $100, with VIP tickets available for $150, which includes early entry, a dedicated bar, complimentary valet and access to the exclusive afterparty.
You can also purchase raffle tickets with prizes featuring culinary experiences, gift cards and products from participating chefs and businesses. Those run $25 each, or purchase a five-pack for $100. Proceeds also benefit the service organizations, so you can win big and help several charities win big, too.
Pro tip: Pack some flossers. Because all those errant sesame seeds can be a real turn-off when you smile.
DIFFA Dallas’ 17th Annual Burgers + Burgundy
Thursday, October 1, 2026
VIP Entry: 6:30 p.m.
General Admission: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $100 (GA); $150 (VIP)
The Village Dallas – Glen Lawn
5630 Village Glen Drive, Dallas
diffadallas.org
Main Photo: Brendan Auguem, Weston Balskus, Robert Wiley, Aaron Sherk. Photo by Danny Campbell.
