Benefit for Typhoon Victims; New Room 11 Chef

ADAMS MORGAN— Cashion's Eat Place is organizing a major benefit to help the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. The event will take place on Nov. 25 from 6-10 p.m. Tickets are $40, and 100 percent of sales are going to the Red Cross. There will be several star bartenders and chefs in appearance; they're still confirming the list, but it will include Ann Cashion, Pablo Cardoso of H Street Country Club, Brad Walker of Boundary Road and more. Each ticket gets attendees four signature cocktails and food (there will be a cash bar as well). Get tickets here. [EaterWire]

BARRACKS ROW— District Doughnut is trying to raise money to open a Barracks Row storefront. They're seeking to get one of Chase's Mission Main Street grants. Here's more info. [EaterWire]

14TH STREET— Pastry chef shuffles time: Ted's Bulletin has a new one in Kelsey Pitta. She's been whipping up such items as apple cider doughnuts and pumpkin pies for the restaurant group's newest location. [EaterWire]

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS— Neil Negri is the new head chef at Room 11. The cook has previously worked at such places as Sakuramen and Zaytinya, Young & Hungry reports. [WCP]

[Photo: Cashion's Eat Place]