Les Dames d' Escoffier DC

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Les Dames d’Escoffier is the only organization of its kind: a world wide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality. The invitation-only membership, composed of 28 individual chapters across the United States, London and Canada, is highly diversified and reflects the multifaceted fields of contemporary gastronomy and hospitality. Program: Chinese New Year Banquet. Please register to make a reservation. 

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Les Dames D'Escoffier Washington DC Grants and Scholarship 2012: Apply Here

Les Dames D'Escoffier is committed to supporting the professional studies and advancement of women in the food industry. Scholarships are awarded to women pursuing careers in the food, beverage, and hospitality Industries....for more information and an application please go to awards tab above.

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• LDEI Conference Roundtable Offers Local Solutions to Global Questions According to CNN projections, by 2011 the world population is estimated to reach seven billion people with the largest growth centered in poorer and developing countries. The question is, “How can food supplies be stretched in order to feed them?” Or, better yet, “How can we teach people to make a living growing food for themselves and their families?”
• Dames were in full force to celebrate Dame Joan Nathan’s new cookbook Dames were in full force to celebrate Dame Joan Nathan's new cookbook, "Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France.
• Highlights from the Palm Springs Les Dames D' Escoffier Convention October 2010 Over 140 Dames from all over the world, including DC Dames Linda Roth Conte, Judy Rusignolo, Ketherine Newell Smith, Phyllis Frucht, CiCI Williamson and Ann Stratte attended a fun-filled and educational event. We shared our Best Practices on fundraising and our Women in Gastronomy was highly regarded. Our newest Chapter is located in LONDON! Mark your calandars for Atlanta, November 3-6, 2011. . Click on the link to learn more about this year's event.