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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 will post new programs here.
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.
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.