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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.
Did you miss one of our recent webinars?
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Plant-based/Plant-forward Diets: Trend or Revolutionary Health Boost?
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Plant-based and plant-forward diets are among the fastest growing culinary trends in the country. The movement is changing the way chefs and restaurateurs plan their menus. From an environmental standpoint the world cannot sustain itself on meat-centric diets and the benefits of well-balanced plant based diets have been shown to improve our health. Panelists Stacey Adams, Lee Crosby, Kristen Hartke and Daemon Jones and moderator Lani Furbank will discuss their own journey into plant-based living, how to take back your health, how to transition into a plant forward lifestyle and how to find and create recipes that can change your life.
Click here to watch this webinar
Plant-based and plant-forward diets are among the fastest growing culinary trends in the country. The movement is changing the way chefs and restaurateurs plan their menus. From an environmental standpoint the world cannot sustain itself on meat-centric diets and the benefits of well-balanced plant based diets have been shown to improve our health. Panelists Stacey Adams, Lee Crosby, Kristen Hartke and Daemon Jones and moderator Lani Furbank will discuss their own journey into plant-based living, how to take back your health, how to transition into a plant forward lifestyle and how to find and create recipes that can change your life.
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Montgomery County Maryland's Agricultural Reserve Strategy - Farming and Tourism
Click here to watch this webinar which took place on February 10
Les Dames d'Escoffier DC Chapter Green Tables Initiative presents a panel discussion about Montgomery County Maryland's Agricultural Reserve’s 40-year evolving land conservation strategy that accommodates farming and one of the largest and most diversified tourism attractions in the county. Our panel: Claudia Kousoulas, Urban Planner, co-author, Bread & Beauty; Ellen Letourneau, Event Planner, co-author, Bread & Beauty; Cory Van Horn, Visit Montgomery's Director of Marketing with moderator Karen Vartan.
Click here to watch this webinar which took place on February 10
Les Dames d'Escoffier DC Chapter Green Tables Initiative presents a panel discussion about Montgomery County Maryland's Agricultural Reserve’s 40-year evolving land conservation strategy that accommodates farming and one of the largest and most diversified tourism attractions in the county. Our panel: Claudia Kousoulas, Urban Planner, co-author, Bread & Beauty; Ellen Letourneau, Event Planner, co-author, Bread & Beauty; Cory Van Horn, Visit Montgomery's Director of Marketing with moderator Karen Vartan.
Additional webinars available for viewing.
Check out the Webinars tab above for the complete set of recent webinars.
Check out the Webinars tab above for the complete set of recent webinars.
Welcome to our 2020 Dames!
Welcome to the DC Chapter Dames Class.
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.
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).
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.