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Dames Who Dine: As we noted in the February issue, Ris Lacoste, owner of RIS, is a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Restaurant Award. Before the finalists are announced on March 29, our chapter has the opportunity to get together and eat there! Sneak peek at the menu: Kale and Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad, Mustard and Leek Crusted Salmon and Lime Bavarian Cheesecake. In the meantime, you can read about Ris in an article Olga Boikess wrote in The Georgetowner. Thursday, March 23: 7 p.m. $45, RIS, 2275 L St. NW Washington D.C. Sign up here. 
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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 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  DAMES WHO DINE DATE: Monday, April 26 TIME: 7 pm HOST: Michelle Douglas ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84444892472 Spring Is Here! Let’s Celebrate Our Favorite Outdoor Dishes and Drinks Spring has sprung and what better way to enjoy it than cooking and/or dining outdoors? Choose your favorite al fresco dish and join us for Dames Who Dine. Maybe pair it with a lovely spring drink or cocktail? Extra credit for anyone who takes the computer out on the porch (weather cooperating) to truly celebrate the season and show off your gardening triumphs. We’ll discuss and then share the recipes. Dames Who Dine is a wonderful way to connect with each other at a time when we can't meet in person. Join us!  DAMES WHO DINE
DINNER AND A MOVIE: Looking for recommendations for delicious movies? Join us to talk about a favorite movie, TV show or streaming services series with a food theme, or that featured the preparation of a particular dish. Make a replica of it and bring it to our virtual dinner. DATE: Monday, October 26 TIME: 7:00 p.m. on Zoom RSVP: Lori Gardner, membership@lesdamesdc.org DAMES WHO READ LDE-DC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting of our Dames book club on Monday, November 2. HOST: Susan Callahan DATE: Monday, November 2 TIME: 7:00 p.m. BOOK SELECTION: Words to Eat By: Five Foods and the Culinary History of the English Language by Ina Lipkowitz explores the stories behind five of our most basic food words. It is free on Audible and available for purchase, both new and used. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83314088327?pwd=TERGQzhXa0YxSHRBTmxFOGsrbmsxZz09 DAMES WHO READ The following book club meeting will be held December 14. HOST: Sheila Crye will virtually host this Book Club call. DATE: Monday,December 14 TIME: 7:00 p.m. The book title and Zoom link will be sent out shortly. Have any questions about the Dames Book Club or want to host a gathering, contact Eileen Dykes at eileendykes@gmail.com DAMES WHO DINE
DATE: September 21 TIME: 7:00 pm on Zoom RSVP: More info to come soon In case you thought it wasn't possible to enjoy dinner with members during a pandemic, you would be mistaken! The Membership Committee is scheduling monthly Dames Who Dine virtually. In our most recent Summer Supper, we learned that you can tickle tomato flowers to increase production; thanks for the tip, Judy Rusignuolo! Jessica Botta shared her homemade lasagna, and while we couldn't taste it, we enjoyed seeing it and Drew Faulkner offered up advice on freezing eggplant. Join us next time because you never know what tips and tricks you will pick up and it's a great way for us to stay connected! DAMES WHO DINE (Dames Only) FARM TO TABLE SUMMER SUPPER
Join us for a Zoom celebration of summer's bounty! Choose one of your favorite ingredients from a local farmers market and prepare a dish for the dinner. Or perhaps you have produce or herbs from your own garden you would like to use. Alternatively, order takeout from a local restaurant --preferably Dames owned or Dames affiliated-- featuring a seasonal ingredient. (The Wild Apricot Directory is your best source for identifying Dame restaurateurs.) Hope to 'see' you there! Please let us know if you are planning to participate. Click here if we will see you on Zoom and send us a quick "yes" by email. On August 24, use the Zoom Meeting Link, ID, and passcode below to log-on for a special evening together. DATE: Monday, August 24 TIME: 7 p.m. LINK TO JOIN ZOOM MEETING: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87609702476?pwd=RzBGblhVV0RrOVIvdEhwenFxT2tiZz09 Meeting ID: 876 0970 2476 Passcode: 107134 One tap mobile +13017158592,,87609702476#,,,,,,0#,,107134# US (Germantown) DAMES WHO DINE—DAMES ONLY
Pick up a take-out from a Dame’s restaurant and meet on Zoom for a special evening together celebrating Dame good food. DATE: Saturday, May 30 TIME: 6:00 p.m. PLACE: In front of your screen …and a Dames’ restaurant or catered dinner on the table! Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3015389020 Meeting ID: 301 538 9020 One tap mobile +13017158592,,3015389020# US (Germantown) Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ku8TJLlhx DAMES WHO DRINK-ONLINE!
If sheltering-in-place with your family has you feeling isolated from your sister Dames, please join us for an upcoming Dames Who Drink Zoom call. You do not need to cook a thing! Just join us on Zoom this Saturday, April 18th at 5:00 p.m., using the link below. Settle in with one of your favorite cocktails, mocktails or glass of wine, be prepared to share a story or two about your drink and enjoy the companionship. DATE: Saturday, April 18 TIME : 5:00 p.m. PLACE: ZOOM call, organized by Drew Faulkner Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91011747746?pwd=ekQ3NlNZaGhlVFFNK3RjdEpwUWN1Zz09 Meeting ID: 910 1174 7746 Password: 994207 |
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