Dames Who Drink: Join us at the dazzling Next Whisky Bar at the Watergate, co-hosted by Annie Boutin-King, director of catering at the Watergate hotel, and Aviva Goldfarb, director of drinking of Les Dames. Dames can order off the menu, created by Executive Chef Tony DiGregario, formerly of Cafe Boulud and DBGB. Attendees will pay their own tabs. Change of date: Tuesday, February 7, 6 to 8 p.m. 2650 Virginia Ave. NW. Valet parking is available for $25, and some metered parking is available on Virginia Avenue.

Reel Tasty: Haute Cuisine. Based on the true story of an unknown country cook who becomes the personal chef of French President Francois Mitterand. He runs the country. She runs the kitchen. Together they serve with excellence. Available on Hoopla and Freevee. Discussion moderated by Sheryl Hoehner. Tuesday, February 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Meeting ID: 843 9253 4278 

Dames Who Read: Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate, by Mark Kurlansky. Most of what we do on land ends up impacting the ocean, but never is that clearer than when we look at salmon. Centuries of our greatest assaults on nature, from overfishing to dams, from hatcheries to fish farms, from industrial pollution to the ravages of climate change, can be seen in their harrowing yet awe-inspiring life cycle. Mark Kurlansky lays bare our misdirected attempts to manipulate salmon for our own benefit. Now, the only way to save salmon is to save the planet, and the only way to save the planet may be to save the salmon. Eileen Dykes will moderate the discussion. Tuesday, March 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Zoom link to come.

Dames Who Dine Save the date: Thursday, March 23 at RIS. And get this: Last week, the James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for the 2023 James Beard Awards, and Ris Lacoste, owner of RIS, made the list for Outstanding Restaurant! The finalists will be announced on March 29, and the winners gala takes place on June 5 in Chicago. Details about the dinner to come.

Please join us for the 2nd Dames Who Drink gathering at the stunning Next Whisky Bar in the Watergate Hotel! The first event at Destino in December was such a success, members are clamoring for a second round.     
 
When: Tuesday, February 7th from 6 – 8 PM
 
Food and Drink: Dames can order off the menu, created by Executive Chef, Tony DiGregario, formerly of Cafe Boulud and DBGB. The event is co-organized by Dames Annie Boutin-King, Director of Catering at The Watergate, and Aviva Goldfarb, Director of Drinking. 

Where:  The Watergate Hotel, 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington DC  20037
 
Cost: Attendees will pay their own tabs.
 
Parking: Valet parking is available for $25, and some metered parking is available on Virginia Avenue.
 
RSVP to aviva@avivagoldfarb.com

Dames Who Read: Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus. This novel is about a woman chemist who ends up teaching cooking (and chemistry) on TV in 1961. Hosted by Sheila Crye. If you're interested in reading the e-book, please contact Sheila at crye4@aol.com. Sheila will share the e-book link at no cost. Any questions, contact Eileen Dykes at eileendykes@gmail.com 
Monday, January 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Reel Tasty: Monday, February 20. There’s always an interesting film to watch on our own and a great discussion on Zoom to follow. If you’re interested in hosting, please contact Gail Forman at gailforman@comcast.net. ​

Join us on Sunday December 11 from 1-4 p.m. at the home of Lori Gardner for our WINTER POTLUCK!  We're so excited to be able to get together and reconnect and enjoy a fabulous spread of festive seasonal dishes. You won't want to miss it!!  Bring your favorite ready-to- serve appetizer, main entree, salad, dessert, wine or non-alcoholic beverage.  Dames only please.
Let us know that you can come and what you are bringing by clicking on the blue button below.
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DATE: Sunday, December 11thTIME: 1 - 4 pm
PLACE: At the home of Lori Gardner, 13521 Coachlamp Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20906.  Tel. (301) 526-2785
METRO DIRECTIONS:  One mile from the Wheaton/Glenmont metro station.

Just in time for the holiday season!
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Do you have any culinary items you can’t quite let go of because they were too valuable for curbside pickup? We have a solution for you. Donate them to our Washington DC Regional Chapter’s new Culinary Marketplace.
 
The Chapter's Facebook marketplace will feature unique, rare and useful items of value, in good condition and exclusively donated by our Chapter's members. It's a perfect chance to declutter your home, upcycle your treasures and shop for interesting holiday gifts all without leaving home!
 
Let's reduce, reuse and recycle together ♻️
 
You can see the site here

Some ideas on what to sell:
·      Cookbooks of all kinds
·      Artwork with a culinary theme
·      Small kitchen wares
·      Vintage & complete sets of serving dishes, china, glassware, flatware
·      Kitchen furniture such as carts, butcher blocks, barstools
·      Cutting boards, knives & cooking utensils
·      Vintage scales
·      Artwork that represents our love of food & wine, photographs, paintings, and any other artistic forms of media
·      Special services can be donated too (i.e. in-house chef, catering, photography) this is always a great way to get your name out there! 
·      Restaurant gift certificates
·      Rare wine or spirits
 
All proceeds from the sale will go directly to support our Chapter. 
 
For more info and help getting started contact Ellen Kassoff at ellen@equinoxrestaurant.com
If you’re unfamiliar with Facebook Marketplace, we have a tutorial coming soon to help with posting items.