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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) |
We've got lots of activities and events in the works for 2019!
We hope you will join us.
Please check back here again as we will update frequently.
We hope you will join us.
Please check back here again as we will update frequently.
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DC Pitch Fest
Saturday, March 9th Be part of the audience as a slate of ten women chefs, authors, culinarians, innovators and entrepreneurs will have a Shark Tank opportunity to present their ideas to a panel of professional experts as Les Dames d’Escoffier’s DC Chapter presents Pitch Fest, Saturday, March 9. Join the fun! Enjoy brunch, network with dynamic women in the food industry. Gain valuable feedback and access to resources to help you succeed and grow. All participants will have an opportunity to build lasting connections and benefit from the give-and-take. Aviva Goldfarb, marketing executive and founder of “The Six o’ Clock Scramble” will moderate the panel that will include Stacey Adams, president and founder of Annapolis’ Tastings Gourmet Market; Susan Callahan, chef and lecturer at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Jill Collins, founder of hospitality PR firm Jill Collins Public Relations Group and Sophia Maroon, founder and CEO, Dress It Up Dressing. Saturday, March 9, 2019 Noon - 3 p.m. Mission Navy Yard, 1221 Van Street SE, DC Click here for the program. Click here to purchase your tickets on Eventbrite! |
WANT TO PITCH YOUR IDEA?
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Watch this video below from our Spring General Membership Meeting at Ris created by our new Dame Tambra Stevenson!
Watch Our Forum On Sexual Harrassment In The Restaurant Industry
Thanks to Hill Center DC for hosting the Les Dames-WCR, November 15, 2017 forum on sexual harassment in the restaurant industry, and to Nycci Nellis for moderating the panel. Watch video of the discussion by clicking here.
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.