Banana leaves stretch across a long table—eat with your hands, Filipino style.
A Shared Table Rooted in Filipino Tradition
The DC Boodle Fight lands at Hook Hall on Sunday, May 31, 2026, as part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. A boodle fight is a treasured Filipino custom served at milestones and celebrations. Roasted pig, jasmine rice, fish, crab, pork belly, and fresh fruit are arranged across banana leaves down a long communal table. You can eat with your hands!
The tradition traces back to the Philippine military, where soldiers ate side by side without rank or hierarchy. Today, families and friends gather this way to mark life’s moments, big or small. Tickets are available now through DC Boodle Fight and on OpenTable.
Meet Chef Patrick Tanyag Behind the Spread
Chef Patrick Tanyag is curating the day’s feast at Hook Hall. He is a 25-year kitchen veteran and a RAMMY Award winner known for bold Latin–Asian fusion. Throughout his career, he has opened more than 30 restaurants.
Those include SPIN Washington DC and SPIN 54. He was also a founding partner of Bunpapa, a RAMMY winner with a prior-year nomination. Tanyag helped open Le Kon alongside celebrity chef Katsuji Tanabe.
He now leads kitchen direction at Pirate Ventures. For the Boodle Fight, his menu is designed to be shared, eaten by hand, and experienced shoulder to shoulder.
What to Expect at Hook Hall on May 31
Seatings are available from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, each lasting 90 minutes. Groups of six or more receive a full spread, while smaller parties of two to four share a communal table. Sharing is central to the experience—that is where memorable moments are made. Hand-washing and sanitizing stations will be provided throughout the venue.
Tickets are per person with a two-person minimum, emphasizing the event’s focus on community. The feast takes place in Hook Hall’s covered outdoor garden just north of Park View. Reserve early—AAPI Month regularly draws large crowds, and this event is expected to fill quickly. Interested in more experiences like this? Explore our curated selection of third places in DC.
Reserve Your Seat for AAPI Heritage Month
Don’t miss out—reserve your seat now for the DC Boodle Fight Feast! Bring friends, family, or your own appetite for a meal that turns strangers into friends.
Food is communal, conversation is built in, and forks are optional. Secure your spot today through DC Boodle Fight or directly with Hook Hall.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with The Washington Lobbyist at this must-attend shared table experience. Act now—seats are going fast!
Event Details Hook Hall 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010. Tickets: Sold per person with a 2-person minimum via DCBoodleFight.com or OpenTable. Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 | Seating times 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (90-minute seatings).
