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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.
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There will be no Dames Who Read or Reel Tasty meetings during the busy November and December holiday season, but we're looking forward to 2023 and hope you will join us in the new year! Here’s a taste of what’s to come: 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.  Please join us for Dames Who Read, October 17 at 7 p.m. Taste Makers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food in America, named a best book of 2021 by NPR, explores seven remarkable immigrant women whose passion for their homeland’s food transformed how Americans eat and cook. Joining the discussion will be our own Najmieh Batmanglij, one of the seven taste makers profiled, as well as the book’s James Beard award-winning author, Mayukh Sen. Monday, October 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Ellen Kanner. RSVPs appreciated but not required: eileendykes@gmail.com Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87206338956  Open to Members Only
Reel Tasty: Delicieux (Delicious) (2021), a culinary treat for the eyes, takes place in 18th century France when the prestige of a noble house depended above all on the quality of its table. After talented cook Manceron is dismissed by the Duke of Chamfort, he loses the taste for cooking. Back in his country house, his meeting with the mysterious Louise gets him back on his feet. Check out this two-minute trailer, sure to whet your appetite for this intriguing story of restaurant beginnings with stunning depictions of early classic French cuisine. Available on: The Roku Channel, Plex, Prime Video, Vudu, Kanopy Monday, September 19, 7-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Laurie Bell. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87249388233 Dames Who Dine: El Tamarindo restaurant, Wednesday, October 12. Details to come. Dames Who Read: Taste Makers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food in America (2021), named a best book of 2021 by NPR, explores seven remarkable immigrant women whose passion for their homeland’s food transformed how Americans cook and eat. Joining the discussion will be special guests Najmieh Batmanglij and one of the seven taste makers profiled, and Taste Makers' James Beard Award-winning author, Mayukh Sen. Monday, October 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Ellen Kanner. RSVP appreciated but not required: eileendykes@gmail.com Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87206338956 Reel Tasty: “Tazzeka,” available on Amazon and Kanopy.
Growing up in the Moroccan village of Tazzeka, Elias learned the secrets of traditional Moroccan cuisine from his grandmother who raised him. Years later, meeting a top Paris chef and a young woman named Salma inspires him to leave home. In Paris, Elias faces unstable work and financial hardship as an undocumented immigrant. But he also finds friendship with Souleymane, who helps revive his passion for cooking. (Description from Just Watch and other listings.) Discussion moderated by Angela Chester-Johnson. Monday, December 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88138102993 Dames Who Read: “A History of the World in 6 Glasses,” by Tom Standage. Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola: In this innovative account of world history, these six beverages turn out to be much more than just ways to quench thirst. Representing six eras that span the course of civilization—from the adoption of agriculture, to the birth of cities, to the advent of globalization--each drink is in fact a kind of technology, advancing culture and catalyzing the interplay of different societies, Standage argues. After reading this enlightening book, you may never look at your favorite drink the same way again. Discussion moderated by Sheryl Hoehner. Monday, December 13, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89717049941 Join us as we meet to discuss a food-focused book. We meet approximately every six weeks when a Dame selects the book and leads the discussion. All Dames are welcome. The host chooses a nonfiction or fiction book (not a recipe book), preferably one that is available in the library or can be purchased at a low price, that lends itself to a thoughtful discussion. Eileen maintains a list of suitable books and recommendations to aid the host in her selection. If you are interested in hosting or have any questions about Dames Who Read, contact Eileen Dykes at eileendykes@gmail.com
BOOK SELECTION: Edible Stories: A Novel in Sixteen Parts by Mark Kurlansky DATE: Monday, November 1, 2021 TIME: 7:00 -8:30 p.m. HOST: Susan Callahan ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85780291600 In these linked stories, Mark Kurlansky reveals the bond that can hold people together, tear them apart, or make them become vegan: food. Through muffins or hot dogs, an indigenous Alaskan fish soup, a bean curd Thanksgiving turkey or potentially toxic crème brulee, a rotating cast of characters learns how to honor the past, how to realize you're not in love with someone any more, and how to forgive. These women and men meet and eat and love, leave and drink and in the end, come together in Seattle as they are as inextricably linked with each other as they are with the food they eat and the wine they drink. Kurlansky brings a keen eye and unerring sense of humanity to these stories. And throughout, his love and knowledge of food shows just how important a role what we eat plays in our lives. BOOK SELECTION: A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage DATE: Monday, December 13, 2021 TIME: 7:00-8:30 p.m. HOST: Sheryl Hoehner ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89717049941 Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola: In Tom Standage’s deft, innovative account of world history, these six beverages turn out to be much more than just ways to quench thirst. They also represent six eras that span the course of civilization—from the adoption of agriculture, to the birth of cities, to the advent of globalization. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the twenty-first century through each epoch’s signature refreshment. As Standage persuasively argues, each drink is in fact a kind of technology, advancing culture and catalyzing the intricate interplay of different societies. After reading this enlightening book, you may never look at your favorite drink in quite the same way again. DAMES WHO READ
Join us as we meet to discuss a food-focused book. We meet approximately every six weeks when a Dame selects the book and leads the discussion. All Dames are welcome. The host chooses a nonfiction or fiction book (not a recipe book), preferably one that is available in the library or can be purchased at a low price, that lends itself to a thoughtful discussion. Eileen maintains a list of suitable books and recommendations to aid the host in her selection. If you are interested in hosting or have any questions about Dames Who Read, contact Eileen Dykes at eileendykes@gmail.com BOOK SELECTION: All Stirred Up: Suffrage Cookbooks, Food, and the Battle for Women's Right to Vote by DC Dame Laura Kumin. As a bonus, Laura will be joining us to discuss her book. DATE: Monday, July 26 TIME: 7-8:30 p.m. HOST: Eileen Dykes ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85796240482 All Stirred Up: Suffrage Cookbooks, Food,and the Battle for Women's Right to Vote by our own DC Dame Laura Kumin, was written in honor of the centenary of the 19th amendment. This delectable book reveals a new side of the history of the suffrage movement when women enfranchised themselves through the subversive and savvy power of the palate. BOOK SELECTION: The Mistress of Spices by Chitra Divakruni. DATE: Monday, September 13 TIME: 7-8:30 p.m. HOST: Susan Barocas ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81120056889 DAMES WHO READ
Join us as we meet to discuss a food-focused book. We meet every six weeks when a Dame selects the book and leads the discussion. All Dames are welcome. The host chooses a nonfiction or fiction book (not a recipe book), preferably one that is available in the library or can be purchased at a low price that lends itself to a thoughtful discussion. Eileen maintains a list of suitable books to aid the host in her selection. If you are interested in hosting or have any questions about Dames Who Read, contact Eileen Dykes at eileendykes@gmail.com. BOOK SELECTION: A Woman's Place: The Inventors, Rumrunners, Lawbreakers, Scientists, and Single Moms Who Changed the World by Deepi Ahluwalia, Jessica Olah and Stef Ferrari DATE: Monday, June 7 TIME: 7-8:30 p.m. HOST: Paula Jacobson ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82924542276 Discover the trailblazing women who changed the world from their kitchens. If "a woman's place is in the kitchen," why is the history of food such an old boys' club? A Woman's Place sets the record straight, sharing stories of more than 80 hidden figures of food who made a lasting mark on history. DAMES WHO READ Join us as we meet every six weeks to discuss a food-focused book. Our host selects a nonfiction or fiction book (not a recipe book), preferably one that is available in the library or can be purchased at a low price and leads a thoughtful discussion. All Dames are welcome. If you are interested in hosting or have any questions, contact Eileen Dykes at eileendykes@gmail.com BOOK SELECTION: The Fortune Cookie Chronicles by Jennifer Lee DATE: Monday, April 19 TIME: 7-8:30 pm HOST: Gail Forman ZOOM LINK: Please contact Eileen Dykes for zoom link and meeting ID The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food by Jennifer 8 Lee surveys the culinary and social history of Chinese food culture in the U.S., including the fortune cookie (which originated in Japan), its involvement in the indentured servitude of undocumented immigrants, its adoption by Jewish people, its relationship to the real General Tso, and much more.  DAMES WHO READ
DATE: December 14 TIME: 7 p.m. HOST: Sheila Crye BOOK SELECTION: The Migrants Table: Meals and Memories in Bengali-American Households, by Krishnendu Ray Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/r onegister/tZcvfu2opjMtG9Fjo4c4iR3nKNPbHGZ-XCn3 DAMES WHO READ DATE: January 25 TIME: 7 p.m. HOST: Michelle Douglas BOOK SELECTION: Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly, by Anthony Bourdain Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrdeGrrDojGdMy3HdOkN1LYOJtA9y-m8GP Have any questions about the Dames Who Read or want to host a gathering, contact Eileen Dykes at eileendykes@gmail.com |
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