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Women of Achievement
“Les Dames d’Escoffier is a leadership culinary organization composed of women who have not only achieved success in their profession, but who contribute significantly to their communities. Since its incorporation over 30 years ago, Les Dames d’Escoffier has followed its mission to elevate the profession through mentoring members and helping worthy students succeed in their culinary careers. I am very proud to be a member.”- Julia Child (1912-2004) |
No public programs will be organized in light of COVID-19 restrictions.
We are, however, offering many educational, delicious and topical virtual programs.
Please check back again frequently for our online virtual schedule.
We are, however, offering many educational, delicious and topical virtual programs.
Please check back again frequently for our online virtual schedule.
Please join us at our next event!
A virtual conversation
with our James Beard Foundation honorees
September 29 - 7 pm
We are most proud of our members Pati Jinich and Toni Tipton- Martin
who have been honored with 2020 James Beard Foundation awards.
Please join us, and them, in a lively conversation moderated by
The Washington Post’s Mary Beth Albright.
Click here to register on Zoom
A virtual conversation
with our James Beard Foundation honorees
September 29 - 7 pm
We are most proud of our members Pati Jinich and Toni Tipton- Martin
who have been honored with 2020 James Beard Foundation awards.
Please join us, and them, in a lively conversation moderated by
The Washington Post’s Mary Beth Albright.
Click here to register on Zoom
Welcome to our new Dames!
Welcome to the DC Chapter Dames Class of 2020.
We're so happy to have each of these accomplished women as a part of the group!!
Cheryl Bell, Executive Chef, Miriam's Kitchen.
Erin Clarke, Executive Chef, Sfoglina Restaurant.
Rebecca Clerget, Director of Operations, Pastry Chef/Dog Tag Bakery.
Michelle Douglas, Attorney, Kalbian Hagerty LLP.
Lani Furbank, Freelance Food Writer.
Kathy Hollinger, President and CEO, Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW).
Aba Kwawu, Founder, TAA PR.
Catherine Mendolsohn, Chief Operating Officer, Sunnyside Restaurant Group.
Cindy Selby, Regional Sales Manager, Executive Chef, RATIONAL Cooking Systems.
Jessica van Dop DeJesus, Founder & Editor, The Dining Traveler.
Mary Dawn Wright, Corporate Executive Chef, Sabra Foods.
Juste Zidelyte, Executive Chef and Co-Owner, Maple Ave Restaurant.
Stephanie Zarpas, TV Broadcast Producer (retired).
Welcome to the DC Chapter Dames Class of 2020.
We're so happy to have each of these accomplished women as a part of the group!!
Cheryl Bell, Executive Chef, Miriam's Kitchen.
Erin Clarke, Executive Chef, Sfoglina Restaurant.
Rebecca Clerget, Director of Operations, Pastry Chef/Dog Tag Bakery.
Michelle Douglas, Attorney, Kalbian Hagerty LLP.
Lani Furbank, Freelance Food Writer.
Kathy Hollinger, President and CEO, Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW).
Aba Kwawu, Founder, TAA PR.
Catherine Mendolsohn, Chief Operating Officer, Sunnyside Restaurant Group.
Cindy Selby, Regional Sales Manager, Executive Chef, RATIONAL Cooking Systems.
Jessica van Dop DeJesus, Founder & Editor, The Dining Traveler.
Mary Dawn Wright, Corporate Executive Chef, Sabra Foods.
Juste Zidelyte, Executive Chef and Co-Owner, Maple Ave Restaurant.
Stephanie Zarpas, TV Broadcast Producer (retired).
Did you miss any of our Zoom Webinars?
Reinventing Restaurants: An Insider's Look at Pivoting in a Pandemic
Close to 130 Dames and members of the public watched
“Reinventing Restaurants: An Insider’s Look at Pivoting in a Pandemic,”
a LDE-DC zoom webinar on June 1 that was a positive, personable and thought-provoking look
at how our member restaurateurs have been dealing with the fallout from COVID-19.
Click here to watch the panel.
Reinventing Restaurants: An Insider's Look at Pivoting in a Pandemic
Close to 130 Dames and members of the public watched
“Reinventing Restaurants: An Insider’s Look at Pivoting in a Pandemic,”
a LDE-DC zoom webinar on June 1 that was a positive, personable and thought-provoking look
at how our member restaurateurs have been dealing with the fallout from COVID-19.
Click here to watch the panel.
DAME GOOD COOKS: Three Summer Webinar Series
Easy Summer Eating (1)
June 25, 2020
7 pm
Zoom Webinar
Click here to print your own copy of the recipes.
Check back again soon as we will post the webinar here for you to watch if you missed it.
Easy Summer Eating (1)
June 25, 2020
7 pm
Zoom Webinar
Click here to print your own copy of the recipes.
Check back again soon as we will post the webinar here for you to watch if you missed it.
The Colorful Flavors of Morocco (2)
June 17, 2020
6 pm
Zoom Webinar
Click here for the recipes prepared on the webinar.
Please check back again as we will post the webinar for viewing here as well.
June 17, 2020
6 pm
Zoom Webinar
Click here for the recipes prepared on the webinar.
Please check back again as we will post the webinar for viewing here as well.
Global Culinary Initiative Series
Let Them Eat Zoom!
The Future of Culinary Tourism after COVID-19
Webinar
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
1:00 pm
Check back again soon as we will post the webinar recording here.
Click here to make a donation to Les Dames d'Escoffier DC Chapter
Watch this video below from our Spring General Membership Meeting at Ris created by our new Dame Tambra Stevenson!
For more than 35 years, the women of Les Dames d’Escoffier have nurtured the careers of women seeking to enter the culinary, hospitality, and related communications disciplines – or assist those already in these fields who wish to continue their professional training and education.
By supporting LDEI Washington DC, you are contributing to a scholarship fund that helps the next generation of young women realize their career aspirations.
By supporting LDEI Washington DC, you are contributing to a scholarship fund that helps the next generation of young women realize their career aspirations.
Note: Les Dames d’Escoffier - Washington, DC Chapter is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3), commonly known as a charitable organization. It is not organized or funded to benefit any private interest or individual.