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
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Join us for our next gathering at El Tamarindo, the oldest El Salvadoran restaurant in DC and owned by Dame Ana Reyes! Wednesday, October 12, 2022 7pm El Tamarindo Restaurant 1785 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009 Seated dinner for $50 per person including tax and tip (drinks not included) Members Only DINNER MENU Appetizers Guacamole and Chips Mini Pupusas - Pork & Cheese, Spinach & Cheese, Spinach & Cheese Entree Choice of Grilled Chicken or Stuffed Portobello Mushroom both served with garlic yucca puree and roasted vegetables
El Tamarindo is the longest standing Hispanic-owned business in Washington, DC, serving authentic Salvadoran and Mexican cuisine for over 40 years. Located in the heart of Adams Morgan, it is a family-run community landmark, convening neighbors, political leaders, families, and friends for its world famous pupusas.
Dame Ana Reyes is now the managing partner of the restaurant her parents created and has modernized and expanded its offerings. Beyond the delicious pupusas, El Tamarindo is a link to the Salvadorean community, selling colorful and sustainable bags to support women artisans in El Salvador. Metro: The Dupont Circle or U Street Cardozo Stations are both about .5 miles away. 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 Summer Potluck: Save the date for the always popular and delicious summer potluck. It’ll be held on Sunday, August 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the home of Linda Roth. Dames only. More details to follow.
Members and New Members,
Join us on Wednesday, June 29 for a Summer Fiesta at Santa Rosa Taqueria. Come enjoy a casual summer night on the patio and meet our new members and incoming board! Chips, guacamole and the first round of margaritas will be generously provided by Catherine and Micheline Mendelsohn who reopened Santa Rosa just a few months ago. Then you can purchase items from the menu, which includes sheet pan nachos, traditional street tacos and yummy salads (and of course, queso!). Please RSVP to membership@lesdamesdc.org by June 20. Wednesday, June 29, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Santa Rosa Taqueria, 301 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Coffee Klatch: Camila Arango is hosting morning coffee at her cafe-bakery Pluma, located inside the Edison Hotel at Union Market. Join her, coffee klatch organizer Olga Boikess, and other Dames for a chance to catch up with one another. Order coffee or tea and a delicious pastry (self-pay, if you do). Later, take time to explore the Union Market District, a great food mecca. Here’s a directory and map, including parking lot locations. It’s also accessible via Metro, Red Line, NoMa-Gallaudet U stop.
Tuesday, May 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Pluma Bakery, 391 Morse St. NE RSVP: membership@lesdamesdc.org Prospective Member Meet and Greet: Please put Wednesday, May 4 from 6-8 p.m. on your calendar for a casual meet and greet with prospective members. Katherine Miller is hosting this at her home in NE Washington DC. Look for an invitation in your inbox soon.
Reel Tasty: Boiling Point (2021). Esquire magazine’s food critic calls it “one of the most brutal—and best—restaurant films of the last 20 years…From the perspective of someone who eats out professionally, the highest achievement is that it forces you—me, us—to consider whether fine dining is worth the trouble and suffering at all.”
Available on Hoopla, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon, Vudu Hosted by Gail Forman Monday, May 2, 7-8:30 p.m. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84228085404 AN OPPORTUNITY FOR KNOWLEDGE SHARING - PLEASE JOIN US - DAMES ONLY
Crisis Communications: A two-part educational program led by Dame Katie Walker, senior manager, consumer communications & public relations, McCormick & Company.Join our chapter’s own Public Relations (PR) experts in Dames-only two-part series on Crisis Communications. You’ll leave with the tools you need to be empowered and knowledgeable to lead your company through a crisis and manage your brand’s reputation. NOTE: Both sessions are scheduled for 90 minutes but may not run that long and depend on the level of engagement from participants. Crisis 101: Friday, January 28, 2022, 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET
Separate registration is required for each session. Crisis 102: Friday, February 4, 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET
Register here for February 4 Separate registration is required for each session. Meet & Greet: Join DC Dames at a gathering to introduce ourselves to women in hospitality in the Delmarva region, where our chapter is expanding. The event will include wine, a quick bite and friendly conversation at Ellen Kassoff’s Delaware restaurant. 4 p.m. December 29, Federal Fritter & Bistro, 62A Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. RSVP to Ellen at ellen@federalfritter.com.
Following the Meet & Greet, the restaurant will host A Historic Dinner and Uncle Nearest bourbon tasting that is open to Dames and the general public. The multiple award-winning Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, whose leadership team is stacked with women, was founded as a tribute to Nearest Green, the first African-American distiller. The four-course dinner, prepared by Ellen’s husband Chef Todd Gray, plus the tasting is $49 (excluding gratuity). |
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