
The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) is one of the largest and most successful fundraising organizations in the fight against HIV/AIDS with chapters in Dallas, New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. The Dallas chapter, formed in 1984, is the largest in the DIFFA family and the premiere HIV/AIDS organization in Texas that provides funding to local HIV/AIDS Service Organizations within our community.
Alongside its national partner, DIFFA Dallas has granted more than $50 million to frontline HIV/AIDS Service Organizations providing direct care to those living with HIV/AIDS. Highlighting the design community, DIFFA/Dallas hosts multiple fundraising events throughout the season including House of DIFFA, the largest nonprofit gala in Dallas.
Through your support and generosity, DIFFA Dallas is able to make a significant impact within our community. For more information about the organization or to get involved, please visit www.DIFFADallas.org. Follow DIFFA Dallas on Facebook and Instagram.
A five-time James Beard “Best Chef Southwest” semifinalist, Chef John Tesar earned a MICHELIN star honor earlier this year. Burgers & Burgundy combines the talented celebrity chef who will gather together other star chefs from across North Texas and the United States for an evening featuring flavorful burger creations paired with each chef’s favorite glass of vino.

As the wine pours nonstop, guests are invited to visit each station as often as they would like and take a perfect selfie with some of the most bold-faced chefs around.
The event will be presented by Michelin Star Chef John Tesar, who’s known for his steaks, as well as many other expert chefs, including Rodman Shields, Jose Meza, John Kleifgen and Charles Olalia.
This fun event take place Oct. 20 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at The Village Dallas on the lawn.