Dames Who Read: Curry: A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors, by Lizzie Collingwood, serves up a delectable history of Indian cuisine, including the imperial kitchen of the Mughal invader Babur to the smoky cookhouse of the British Raj. In this fascinating volume, Collingham reveals that almost every well-known Indian dish is the product of a long history of invasion and the fusion of food traditions. This rescheduled discussion, led by Sheila Crye, will be held in person at her home, where she’ll be serving a not-too-spicy Indian dinner. Tuesday, February 20. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. Sheila’s address is 2909 Woodstock Ave., Silver Spring. Please RSVP to Sheila at crye4@aol.com by Sunday, February 16. You can also join us by Zoom if you prefer. The Zoom discussion will begin at 7:30. Reel Tasty: Aruna & Her Palate (2018) offers an unusual and endearing story of an epidemiologist in Indonesia who turns her nationwide bird flu investigation into a chance to sample local delicacies en route. Three friends–including a chef and a food writer–join her trek. On Netflix. Discussion moderated by Carole Sugarman. Monday, March 18, 7-8:30 p.m. Zoom link to come.
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Please join us for the 2024 kick-off gathering of Dames Who Drink, a casual get together where we’ll enjoy conversation, cocktails, and bites at Marcel’s, home to Chef de Cuisine Jenn Castaneda-Jones, one of the city’s youngest female fine dining chefs. Jenn’s snacks will be complimentary and Pastry Chef Zarmina Khan will offer dessert tastes. Members pay for their own drinks and any additional bites. New members are especially encouraged to attend; we’d love to get a chance to know you! Thursday, January 11, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier, 2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Metro: Foggy Bottom/GWU station; street parking in the neighborhood. Please RSVP to Aviva Goldfarb at aviva@avivagoldfarb.com by January 9
Join us for our next Dames Who Read: Curry: A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors, by Lizzie Collingwood, serves up a delectable history of Indian cuisine, including the imperial kitchen of the Mughal invader Babur to the smoky cookhouse of the British Raj. In this fascinating volume, Collingham reveals that almost every well-known Indian dish is the product of a long history of invasion and the fusion of food traditions. This rescheduled discussion, led by Sheila Crye, will be held in person at her home, where she’ll be serving a not-too-spicy Indian dinner.
Tuesday, February 20. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. Sheila’s address is 2909 Woodstock Ave., Silver Spring. Please RSVP to Sheila at crye4@aol.com by Sunday, February 16. You can also join us by Zoom if you prefer. The Zoom discussion will begin at 7:30. Join us for our next Reel Tasty!
Reel Tasty: Burnt (2015) stars Bradley Cooper as a chef in search of a restaurant. According to Robert Ebert’s review, the movie is “heavy on beautifully-lit tight shots of blue burner flames, immaculate china plates, various foams, glazes, char marks, roots, zests, and all other manner of mouth-watering visuals for discriminating gourmands..." Available to stream on Prime Video and Netflix and to rent on Apple TV and Vudu. Hosted by Gail Forman. Please let Gail know if you plan to attend (gailforman@comcast.net), but feel free to join on the spur of the moment, too. Tuesday, January 16: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89584074150 We’re so excited to reconnect in the new year and share a fabulous spread of seasonal dishes together! Bring your favorite ready-to-serve appetizer, entree, salad, dessert, wine or non-alcoholic beverage. Let us know you can come and what you will be bringing by clicking here. Sunday, January 21, 1 to 4 p.m. Home of Linda Roth, 4019 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, Va. 202-288-1469. Directions/parking/metro info available on sign-up link.
Private Tour and Tasting at The Vineyards at Dodon: Join us for a Green Tables program at an award-winning regenerative winery, The Vineyards at Dodon in Davidsonville, Maryland. We’ll learn about environmentally sensitive farming practices, visit the sheep gardeners, tour the winemaking facility, and taste the signature wines — paired with locally sourced charcuterie and cheese.
Sunday, January 14, 3 p.m. Tickets are $72.30 per person. The event is open to Dames and guests only at first, but remaining seats will open to the public in a few weeks. Participants will receive an exclusive 30% off any bottles purchased after the tour. Register here. Please join us by Zoom for our Autumn General Member Meeting: Register for the meeting here. If it is impossible for you to attend, you may give your proxy to a friend, submitting the scanned, completed proxy form via email or mailing the completed form to chapter administrator Robin Kurtzman. Monday, November 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
Dames Who Dine: Join us at Chang Chang, prolific chef and restaurateur Peter Chang’s first eatery in D.C. The dinner is hosted by Jen Lin-Liu, director of events at the restaurant. Dames Who Dine is a terrific way to interact with members in a small group setting.
Cost: $71 includes appetizer, main course, dessert, tax and gratuity; drinks not included. Sunday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. 1200 19th St. NW Washington D.C. Register here. Dames Who Dine: Join us for a dinner at Chang Chang, prolific chef and restaurateur Peter Chang’s first eatery in D.C. The dinner is hosted by Jen Lin-Liu, director of events at the restaurant. Cost: $71 includes appetizer, main course and dessert, drinks not included.
Sunday, October 29, 6 p.m. 1200 19th St. NW Washington D.C. Registration information to come. Dames Who Read: Curry: A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors, by Lizzie Collingwood, serves up a delectable history of Indian cuisine, ranging from the imperial kitchen of the Mughal invader Babur to the smoky cookhouse of the British Raj. In this fascinating volume, Collingham reveals that almost every well-known Indian dish is the product of a long history of invasion and the fusion of different food traditions. Don’t miss this discussion, led by Sheila Crye, as it will be held in person at her home, where she’ll be serving a not-too-spicy Indian dinner. Wednesday, October 18. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. Sheila’s address is 2909 Woodstock Avenue, Silver Spring.
Please RSVP to Sheila by October 10 at crye4@aol.com. You can also join us by Zoom if you prefer. The Zoom discussion will begin at 7:30. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84246673677 |
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