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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) |
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Join us for
GET STUFFED
Sunday, October 27
2-4 PM
at Cookology in Arlington’s Ballston Quarter
GET STUFFED
Sunday, October 27
2-4 PM
at Cookology in Arlington’s Ballston Quarter
Put your hands on some hand pies from around the world during our upcoming Global Culinary Initiative program!
Nearly every culture has small, easy-to-eat pastries stuffed with savory and sweet fillings…from börekas, empanadas and samosas
to Cornish pasties and Chinese xian bing. Together we’ll explore a diversity of hand pies with a Dames chef cooking demo before
breaking into groups and heading for the kitchens for hands-on preparation of two hand pies led by Dames chefs. After cooking,
we’ll come together to eat what we made as well as some tasty contributions by other Dames.
This program will be open to the public.
Nearly every culture has small, easy-to-eat pastries stuffed with savory and sweet fillings…from börekas, empanadas and samosas
to Cornish pasties and Chinese xian bing. Together we’ll explore a diversity of hand pies with a Dames chef cooking demo before
breaking into groups and heading for the kitchens for hands-on preparation of two hand pies led by Dames chefs. After cooking,
we’ll come together to eat what we made as well as some tasty contributions by other Dames.
This program will be open to the public.
Les Dames in Normandy Gala and Auction
On June 3, 2024 we celebrated at La Maison Française of the Embassy of France with a sold out crowd and a Normany-inspired menu. A very special thank you to all the chefs who volunteered their time and skill to make the night a smashing success: Scheyla Acosta of La Bonne Vache; Susan Bae of Moon Rabbit; Ann Cashion of La Bonne Vache; Bertrand Chemel of 2941; Hugh Cossard of Food Expression; Mark Courseille of Olivia Macaron; Tony DiGregorio of Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel; Stéphane Grattier of Boulangerie Christophe; Seng Luangrath of Thip Khao and Padaek; Christophe and Michelle Poteaux of Bastille Brasserie & Bar; and Kevin Tien of Moon Rabbit and the students and instructors at Metropolitan Culinary Arts Institute.
A few of the evening's highlights are below:
On June 3, 2024 we celebrated at La Maison Française of the Embassy of France with a sold out crowd and a Normany-inspired menu. A very special thank you to all the chefs who volunteered their time and skill to make the night a smashing success: Scheyla Acosta of La Bonne Vache; Susan Bae of Moon Rabbit; Ann Cashion of La Bonne Vache; Bertrand Chemel of 2941; Hugh Cossard of Food Expression; Mark Courseille of Olivia Macaron; Tony DiGregorio of Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel; Stéphane Grattier of Boulangerie Christophe; Seng Luangrath of Thip Khao and Padaek; Christophe and Michelle Poteaux of Bastille Brasserie & Bar; and Kevin Tien of Moon Rabbit and the students and instructors at Metropolitan Culinary Arts Institute.
A few of the evening's highlights are below:
Click below to view a short video
about our recent symposium and to learn more about our chapter
about our recent symposium and to learn more about our chapter
Class of 2024
Les Dames DC Regional Chapter
Welcome to our fabulous new members!
We're so happy to have each of these accomplished women as part of our chapter!
Meet our 2024 new Dames by clicking here!
Rivka Alvial, Bar Manager, Ometeo Tex Mex Tysons
Kerry Brodie, Founder and CEO, Emma’s Torch
Laura Calderone, Founder, Relish Catering
Jennifer Chase, Photographer and Creative Director, Jennifer Chase Photography
MyungEun Cho, Head Chef/Owner, Sakuramen
Vanessa Cominsky, Wine & Spirits Specialist, Prestige-Ledroit Distributing Co.
Danielle Cook, Founder, Program Director and Holistic Nutritionist, Pomegranate Plus, LLC (t/a Happily Hungry)
Brenda Cromer, CEO, Frontier Kitchen
Peggy Cormary, Commercial Photographer, Peggy Cormary Photography, LLC
Maria Denton, Food and Beverage Training Manager, Gaylord Hotels
Jennifer Farley, Jennifer Farley Photography
Tracie Franklin, Consultant, Spirited Tracy
Mel Gold, Director of Communications & Marketing, DC Central Kitchen
Lee Granados, Principal, The Granados Group
Shana Greenbaum, CEO, Healthy Fresh Meals
Alyssa Hackbarth, Assistant General Manager and Beer Director, Lyon Hall + Marketing Director, Liberty Hospitality Group
Rachael Jackson, Founder, EatOr Toss blog
Catherine Ker, Brand Food & Beverage Development, Hilton Hotels
Michelle Licht, Director of Events, National Press Club
Sylva Lin, Chef/Owner & President, Culinary Architecture Market + Kitchen
Tealye Long, Mid-Atlantic Market Manager, Coconut Cartel
Tiffany MacIsaac, Regarding Her Programming Director and Academy Co-Director
Ana Mejia, Founder/Chef, Mena’s Boys Gourmet
Maris Mokey, Senior Marketing Manager, AUI Fine Foods
Masako Morishita, Chef, Perry’s DC
Samantha Newman, Marketing Manager, Premium Distributors of DC, Reyes Beverage Group
Sara Quinteros-Fernandez, Partner, Director of Business Development, Shilling Canning Company
Bernie Rousseau, Co-Owner, Scratch Kitchen Olney
Kristen Schott, Deputy Editor of Lifestyle and Weddings, Philadelphia Magazine + freelance writer
Lela Singh, Retail and Social Media Manager, Teaism
Clementine Thomas, Co-Owner, Bold Fork Books
Jody Tick, Executive Director, Sunflower Bakery
Clare Zenczak-Murray, Associate Director, The Brand Guild
Les Dames DC Regional Chapter
Welcome to our fabulous new members!
We're so happy to have each of these accomplished women as part of our chapter!
Meet our 2024 new Dames by clicking here!
Rivka Alvial, Bar Manager, Ometeo Tex Mex Tysons
Kerry Brodie, Founder and CEO, Emma’s Torch
Laura Calderone, Founder, Relish Catering
Jennifer Chase, Photographer and Creative Director, Jennifer Chase Photography
MyungEun Cho, Head Chef/Owner, Sakuramen
Vanessa Cominsky, Wine & Spirits Specialist, Prestige-Ledroit Distributing Co.
Danielle Cook, Founder, Program Director and Holistic Nutritionist, Pomegranate Plus, LLC (t/a Happily Hungry)
Brenda Cromer, CEO, Frontier Kitchen
Peggy Cormary, Commercial Photographer, Peggy Cormary Photography, LLC
Maria Denton, Food and Beverage Training Manager, Gaylord Hotels
Jennifer Farley, Jennifer Farley Photography
Tracie Franklin, Consultant, Spirited Tracy
Mel Gold, Director of Communications & Marketing, DC Central Kitchen
Lee Granados, Principal, The Granados Group
Shana Greenbaum, CEO, Healthy Fresh Meals
Alyssa Hackbarth, Assistant General Manager and Beer Director, Lyon Hall + Marketing Director, Liberty Hospitality Group
Rachael Jackson, Founder, EatOr Toss blog
Catherine Ker, Brand Food & Beverage Development, Hilton Hotels
Michelle Licht, Director of Events, National Press Club
Sylva Lin, Chef/Owner & President, Culinary Architecture Market + Kitchen
Tealye Long, Mid-Atlantic Market Manager, Coconut Cartel
Tiffany MacIsaac, Regarding Her Programming Director and Academy Co-Director
Ana Mejia, Founder/Chef, Mena’s Boys Gourmet
Maris Mokey, Senior Marketing Manager, AUI Fine Foods
Masako Morishita, Chef, Perry’s DC
Samantha Newman, Marketing Manager, Premium Distributors of DC, Reyes Beverage Group
Sara Quinteros-Fernandez, Partner, Director of Business Development, Shilling Canning Company
Bernie Rousseau, Co-Owner, Scratch Kitchen Olney
Kristen Schott, Deputy Editor of Lifestyle and Weddings, Philadelphia Magazine + freelance writer
Lela Singh, Retail and Social Media Manager, Teaism
Clementine Thomas, Co-Owner, Bold Fork Books
Jody Tick, Executive Director, Sunflower Bakery
Clare Zenczak-Murray, Associate Director, The Brand Guild
Did you miss any of our online events? Check out our YouTube Channel.
Les Dames d'Escoffier-Washington DC Regional Chapter stands in support of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement of Les Dames d'Escoffier International
Les Dames d'Escoffier International Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
At Les Dames d’Escoffier International (“LDEI”), one of our guiding principles is valuing the differences among people and cultures throughout the world, in our communities and in our Chapters. We believe that the diversity of LDEI is a fundamental strength of our organization and that LDEI’s mission is best fulfilled when we embrace diversity as a value and a practice. At LDEI we seek to build a community of women whose members and partners have diverse cultures, backgrounds and life experiences because we believe that diverse backgrounds and ideas are crucial to learning and excellence. In building a diverse and inclusive community, we welcome members and people of all races, language, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation and religion. We understand that people from different cultures and backgrounds provide unique perspectives and approaches. Leading by example, we aspire to make diversity a core and abiding strength in our organization.
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.