In Washington D.C., where the nation’s business is often conducted at restaurant tables, politics have always been on the plate. This town’s restaurants are run by specialists who know how to handle the elected officials, Cabinet secretaries, White House staff, lobbyists and TV pundits who are regular clientele. But lately, spurred by social media, the country’s politics have entered their dining rooms. And, even the most experienced have had publicized politically-charged incidents.
This forum will explore this distinctive element of DC dining. Longtime area restaurateurs will share their experiences and give insight into how they handle the heightened political mood in DC’s dining rooms. Hosted by the DC chapter of Les Dames d’ Escoffier www.LesDamesDC.org, an international organization of women in food, beverage and hospitality industries, and moderated by veteran journalist Carol Joynt, herself a former restaurant owner, the event promises to pull back the curtain on serving DC’s who’s who. Moderated by: Carol Joynt, award-winning author, journalist, former restaurant owner and host of The Q&A Cafe Panelists: Ashok Bajaj, CEO, Knightsbridge Restaurant Group which includes Bombay Club, Rasika, Oval Room Amy Brandwein – owner, Centrolina & 3-time James Beard Foundation nominee Ruth Gresser – founder & owner, Pizzeria Paradiso restaurants Laurent Menoud - general manager, Café Milano Maria Trabocchi –co-owner, Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants, which include Fiola, Fiola Mare, Del Mar, three locations of Sfoglina, Fiola Miami, and Fiola at Dopolavoro Venezia William Washington - director of operations, Schlow Restaurant Group and former general manager BLT Prime in the Trump Hotel Stephanie Wilkinson - owner, The Red Hen, Lexington, VA Monday October 14, 2019 3-5 pm National Press Club – 529 14th Street NW, Washington DC Tickets: $35 (includes light desserts + cash bar) Click here to purchase your ticket. TICKET INFO: www.LesDamesDC.org MEDIA: Media may request credentials by emailing name, media affiliation, phone number to jill@JillCollinsPR.com
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We hope you will join us for this event! This event is open to the public and has limited seating. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, please see the flyer below. To buy your tickets, please click here.
Please join us at this fun, educational and delicious event! Tickets must be purchased in advance as spaces are limited. More information is below. To purchase your tickets on Eventbrite, please click here.
THE INFLUENCES OF RITZ AND ESCOFFIER
Join Luke Barr, author of Ritz & Escoffier-The Hotelier, the Chef, and the Rise of the Leisure Class as he shares the story of César Ritz and Auguste Escoffier joining forces in 1889 at the Savoy Hotel and of their impact on the hotel and restaurant industry. DATE: Saturday, May 4, 2019 TIME: 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. PLACE: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Washington, DC PRICE: $75 Dames/$85 non Dames (non-members' price includes a $10 tax-exempt donation for LDEI-DC scholarships) RESERVATIONS: Click here to purchase your tickets on Eventbrite! For more info visit www.lesdamesdc.org; Reservation or cancellation deadline Monday, April 29. PARKING: Valet only is $8 for program's guests with validation sticker provided at event check-in. METRO: Dupont Circle or Foggy Bottom. We hope you can join us for this event on Sunday, March 24th! Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Click here to purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. The program is below.
THE ZIP CODES OF FOOD: A QUICK HISTORY OF GLOBAL GASTRONOMY WITH CICI WILLIAMSON
CiCi Williamson, culinary historian and author, will lead you on a fascinating journey of 2,000-years of food history to learn where various ingredients and foods originated. Learn how foods traveled around the globe to create today's world cuisines. DATE: Saturday, January 19, 2019 TIME: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. PLACE: Texas Jacks Barbecue, 2761 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 PRICE: Dames $29; Non-members $39 (includes a $10 tax-deductible donation to LDE-DC scholarship fund). RSVP: Click here to buy your tickets on Eventbrite! Enjoy a soulful lunch prepared by students at Ana G. Mendez University and a presentation by ABC-TV's The Chew co-host Carla Hall about her food philosophy and impetus to write this latest cookbook.
DATE: Friday, November 30 TIME: Noon to 2:00 p.m. PLACE: Ana G. Mendez University, 514 V Street, NE PRICE: Dames $25; non-members $35 (includes a $10 tax-deductible donation to LDE-DC scholarship fund) RSVP: Click here to purchase your tickets on Eventbrite! The program is below. Join our Global Culinary Initiative for a global pizza-themed workshop that combines traditional inspiration with gourmet innovations. Amy Riolo will discuss Neapolitan pizza making, Summer Whitford will showcase Tarte Flambe, Janet Yu will create a Chinese-inspired pizza creation and Janet Cam will share her wine expertise by suggesting wine pairings for each of the pizzas.
DATE: Wednesday, December 12 TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. PLACE: Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center, 10310 Southard Dr, Beltsville, MD 20705 PRICE: $65 Dames, $75 non- members. RSVP: Click here to purchase your tickets on Eventbrite! The program is below. Please join us for an evening of food and wine at Barbara Black's new restaurant Black Coffee while learning about wine pairings from Vickie Reh. New ticket prices have been added, so you can attend with or without purchasing Vickie's new cookbook The Wine Table, Recipes and Pairings from Winemakers's Kitchens. Ticket cost is $65 (public) or $55 (Dames members only) without the book. Ticket price including the cookbook is $115 (public) or $105 (Dames members only). Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, please see the flyer below. To purchase your tickets on Evenbrite, please click here.
Please join us for this educational and delicious tour! Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. For more information, see below. To order your tickets, please click here.
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