Dunn Gaherin’s In Newton Joins 'Dine Out for Independents’ Campaign

NEWTON, MA —Newton pub Dunn Gaherin’s is celebrating Independent Restaurant & Bar Month this October by participating in the Independent Restaurant Coalition's (IRC) Dine Out for Independents, a month-long fundraising campaign.

Dine Out for Independents is designed to drive consumers to their local independent restaurants and bars, help the IRC raise funds to continue advocacy work, and keep membership prices affordable for those in the industry that want to join the mission.

During the month of October, participating Dine Out for Independent restaurants and bars across the country will donate $1 from a menu item of their choice to the IRC. Dunn Gaherin’s fundraiser will take place from Oct. 8-15

“Since our founding nearly three years ago, the IRC has been working to help build a more sustainable future for our industry, our employees and our communities,” IRC Executive Director Erika Polmar said in a statement. "What we learned during the peak of the pandemic is that when we unite our voices, we have the power to affect legislative change and that means having a continued presence in Washington, DC.”

“Independent restaurants and bars are the cornerstone of every community,” Caroline Styne, co-founder of Lucques Group and IRC Leadership Member, said in a statement. "By dedicating October to these neighborhood businesses, we will engage our grassroots network to continue improving the industry while also educating lawmakers on the important role that restaurants and bars have on the economy and communities. Our teams at AOC are proud to participate in Dine Out for Independents and help celebrate the millions of workers these small businesses employ.”

In addition to hosting Dine Out for Independents in October, the IRC is launching virtual ongoing programming to educate lawmakers, consumers and help support restaurant and bar owners. For more information or to register for a program, click here.