About Courses & Conversations

Courses & Conversations is a multi-course, multi-chef dinner meant to bring people together and start conversations that raise awareness about eating disorders and their impact. 

  • Each course is selected and presented by a different local chef in whatever style the chef wishes. 
  • Each course has both wine and beer paired with it.
  • Courses typically include a passed appetizer, plated appetizer, seafood entrée, meat entrée, and dessert.
  • Between each course, there are testimonials, raffles, auctions, and a “Call to the Heart” meant to educate, inspire, and raise life-saving funds for The Alliance.


Dress Code: Cocktail Chic

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Our MC: Chris Gilmore

Chris Gilmore joined the WPTV/WFLX news team in May 2019. He returns to the Florida news world after spending three years reporting and anchoring at KWTV News9 in Oklahoma City. While there, he reported on major stories like the teacher walkout, passage of medial marijuana, and several tornadoes. Before that, Chris worked in Fort Myers, and Gainesville, enterprise reporting and covering big stories like the murder of Dr. Theresa Sievers and the search for missing UF student Christian Aguilar. He earned a bachelor's degree in communication and a minor in anthropology from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, where he graduated with honors. Chris didn't always know he wanted to be a journalist but after working on several oral history projects growing up, he found it was a great way to learn and share stories. Now he couldn't happier to be working in South Florida closer to friends, family and all of you! When he’s not putting together the latest story for you, you can catch him with a camera in his hand, exploring community events and restaurants with friends, or out on the water.

About The Alliance

The National Alliance for Eating Disorders ("The Alliance") is the leading national nonprofit organization providing education, referrals, and support for all individuals experiencing eating disorders, as well as their loved ones.

Since October 2000, The Alliance has worked tirelessly to raise awareness; eliminate secrecy and stigma; promote access to care; and support those susceptible to, currently experiencing, and recovering from eating disorders.

The Alliance offers comprehensive services, including:

  • Educational presentations and training days
  • Free, weekly, therapist-led support groups nationwide (virtual and in-person) for those experiencing eating disorders and for their loved ones
  • Support and referrals through both our free helpline and comprehensive referral website/app, findEDhelp.com
  • Direct, low-cost, life-saving, outpatient treatment to underinsured and uninsured adults in the South Florida community.
  • Unique and empowering Southern Smash scale smashing events and SmashTALK panel discussions.

Over the past 22 years, we have demonstrated our tireless commitment to creating change and making a positive impact on our community.
 

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