Local restaurants support flood relief

In a powerful show of community and compassion, longtime restaurateur Mike McRae and his hospitality group, Fun For All Management — owners of McRae’s American Bistro & Cocktails in East Dallas, Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Rockwall Harbor and the legendary Stan’s Blue Note on Lower Greenville — have raised $5,000 for Mercy Chefs, a nonprofit disaster relief organization providing hot, restaurant-quality meals to flood victims and first responders in Central Texas. In less than a week, thanks to the generosity of their guests and coordinated fundraising efforts across the three restaurants, the FFAMGT team turned concern into action, raising $5,000 to support flood relief in the central Texas town of Kerrville and surrounding areas. Emphasizing the power of coming together, FFA Management encourages local businesses and individuals to consider ways they might contribute to the massive efforts underway. For more information on how you can help, visit mercychefs.com. — Melanie Mayfield