In these dire financial times, fewer of us have the opportunity to donate to charity (at least, that's what we keep telling ourselves). But some really, really rich people are more than capable of forking over large quantities of the stuff, as evidenced by Slate's list of the largest charitable donations of 2008 (as compiled by the Chronicle of Philanthropy). A huge chunk of the top donors are giving money from the grave, having established charitable trusts that still operate in their name. Top
Thanks to Eater for this late-breaking, yet cents-ible tip-off: From now (5 p.m.) to 10 p.m. tonight, Baskin-Robbins (find a location near you) is holding 31 Cent Scoop Night. The special promotion is a fun way to raise awareness for fire charities and is hosted in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council and the National Junior Firefighter Program. Each participating Baskin-Robbins should also have a way to donate right in the store to firefighting charities that specifically
Curry master Ranjan Dey.Curries of the world, unite and take over! Ranjan Dey, star of the PBS documentary series My India! and owner of New Delhi Restaurant, will hold court there (160 Ellis at Cyril Magnin) next Friday, October 16, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. For $35, you can enjoy a brew (or a mango lassi), sample an assortment of curry variations, and hear the chef share his version of curry's history -- its spread and effect, both cultural and gastronomic, on Southeast Asia and the world
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