Calling All Seattle Restaurants: UNICEF Needs You

Do not be surprised to see a $1 suggested donation for tap water on your restaurant bill if you dine out from March 16 to March 22. During this week in March, restaurants around the nation will ask patrons to donate the price of their tap water to support UNICEF’s Tap Project, which provides clean drinking water for children in need. One dollar affords 40 days of clean drinking water for a child – not a hard cause to get behind.

The Tap Project is actively recruiting restaurants in the Seattle area to participate in the program. Signing up is easy, and it’s all done online.

Local restaurants already participating include Tom Douglas Restaurants, Purple Café & Wine Bar, Café Juanita, Tulio, and Café Campagne (a Seattlest fav!). Apparently, a pilot program, Tips for Tap, is underway to engage Seattle bars to solicit $1 tips for water, instead of adding it to the bill.

What do you all think? Will you pay $1 for tap water at a bar or restaurant to support a cause like UNICEF?

Honestly, $1 for water is CHEAP. In many places, especially Eastern Europe, it’s more affordable to order beer or wine than a glass of water. So, if you own a restaurant, sign up! If you do participate, let us know and we will add you to our list.

If you love good food, then dine at one of the fine establishments below. A full list of participating restaurants is after the jump.

Photo by Culinary Fool from the Seattlest Flickr pool. Thanks for sharing!!