The "Care to Dine 2014" event webpage (link here) says the 19 restaurants listed below have pledged to donate at least 20 percent of diners' tabs to benefit clients of the CARE program, which it says is the "only comprehensive HIV care program in Long Beach and the South Bay."

The following is an alphabetical list of restaurants taking part in "CARE to Dine 2014" with addresses and hours detailed here:

• Baja Sonora
• Bo-Beau Kitchen & Roof Tap
• The Breakfast Bar
• Buono's Authentic Pizzeria
• Coffee Cup Café
• Fuego at the Maya
• Hamburger Mary's
• Hot Java
• Kafe Neo
• La Strada
• La Traviata
• Lola's Mexican Cuisine
• Naples Rib Company
• Paradise Piano Bar
• The Park Pantry
• La Parolaccia
• Rick and Brian's Café and Bakery
• The Silver Fox
• Vino & Cucina Trattoria Italiana

The CARE program's stated mission is to "make high quality health and social services available to HIV/AIDS infected and affected individuals and families in a manner that is professional, compassionate, and recognizes the dignity and autonomy of each individual." Its website says the CARE program "provides an array of programs and services for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, from Medical and Dental Services to Case Management."

Additional information on Thursday's "CARE to Dine 2014" event is available on this link or by calling (562) 624-4959.