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The State of Restaurants: a don’t-miss Zoom panel moderated by new member Charissa Benjamin, founder of Savor PR. Member panelists will include Kathy Hollinger, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington and Micheline Mendelsohn, deputy chief executive officer of The Sunnyside Restaurant Group. All have been on the front lines of holding the restaurant industry together during the pandemic and will discuss what’s ahead for our region. Thursday, September 30, 7 p.m. More details to follow. Sunday Afternoon at a Veteran’s Farm: Dames, their families and friends are invited to spend an afternoon at Fields 4 Valor, a small farm in Brandywine, Maryland, run by veteran and trained chef/butcher/cheesemaker Peter Scott, a graduate of a program associated with Rebecca Clerget, Dog Tag Bakery, and Georgetown University. Established as a not-for-profit CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm, it provides 30 financially stressed veterans and their families with fresh food every week. Come help build box frames for bees, rake leaves, prepare the vegetable patch for spring, catch pests, spread fertilizer and more. Sunday, October 10, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. More details to follow. Sponsored by Green Tables Committee. Dames Only Outdoor brunch at Gunther & Co: Join us in the lovely private courtyard of Nancy Hart Trice’s Baltimore restaurant, Gunther & Co. at 3650 Toone Street. Cost is $39, which includes a menu of modern American, locally sourced brunch fare, mimosas and a specialty drink, courtesy of Nancy. We’d love to see you there! Sunday, September 12 at 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Jill Collins at jill@jillcollinspr.com, or buy tickets here. Dames Who Read: “The Mistress of Spices” by Chitra Divakruni. This bestselling novel follows the adventures of Tilo, a mysterious figure who runs a grocery store in Oakland and uses her knowledge of spices to help her customers overcome difficulties. Discussion moderated by Susan Barocas. Monday, September 13, 7-8:30 p.m. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81120056889 Member Forum: Join us to discuss the importance of sensible governance and best practices, as well as the ongoing process of revising our chapter’s bylaws. For links to more information, see What’s on Board (below). Friday, September 24, noon. Zoom link to come. Reel Tasty: “Sweet Bean,” a film about the manager of a pancake stall who finds himself confronted with an odd but sympathetic elderly woman looking for work. A taste of her homemade red bean paste convinces him to hire her, which starts a relationship that is about much more than just street food. Discussion moderated by Gail Forman. Monday, October 4, 7-8:30 p.m. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81639649735
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We are Brunching in Baltimore! NEW DATE Please join Les Dames DC for an Outdoor Gathering - Sunday, September 12 Click here to RSVP and buy your ticket! We are winding down the summer with a Dames-only brunch. We’ve missed you and cannot wait to reconnect. We will enjoy the lovely private outdoor courtyard of Dame Nancy Hart Trice’s acclaimed Gunther & Co, cited as one of the Baltimore Sun’s “Best 50 Restaurants” (#14!) There will be a menu created for us offering a selection from Gunther’s modern-American, locally-sourced brunch fare Sunday, September 12 at 11:30 am Cost: $39 (includes tax and gratuity) Welcome Mimosas and a specialty drink compliments of Nancy Hart Trice. Cocktails available for individual purchase Gunther & Co. 3650 Toone Street Brewers Hill Baltimore, MD www.eatatgunther.com *Free Parking* This event will comply with the city of Baltimore's indoor mask mandate and masks are required if you are inside Gunther & Co. Masks will not be required outside. Questions? Email Jill Collins, Second Vice President, Education and Community Outreach Programs at Jill@jillcollinspr.com  REEL TASTY: DAMES DISCUSS FOOD IN FILM
Join us as we meet every six weeks to discuss a food-focused movie. Our host makes the selection, usually a fiction feature film that is available to stream, and leads the discussion. All Dames are welcome. Gail maintains a list of suitable films to aid the host in her selection. If you are interested in hosting or have any questions about Reel Tasty, contact Gail Forman at gailforman@comcast.net. FILM SELECTION: Julie and Julia--Available on Amazon, Vudu, iTunes, Google Play, Redbox, YouTube, direcTV In honor of Julia Child's birthday on August 15th, please join us to discuss Julie and Julia, which alternates between Julia's time in Paris where she learned to cook and co-wrote Mastering the Art of French Cooking with Julie Powell's experience cooking every recipe from Julia's cookbook and sharing that in blog posts. If you've ever written, edited, or photographed for a cookbook, taught cooking classes on or off camera, written a food blog, or just love food, France, and movies, come join in the conversation! DATE: Monday, August 9 TIME: 7 p.m. HOST: Laurie Bell (An added bonus: Laurie went to Le Cordon Bleu, where Julia went, and Mme. Brassart was still the owner, so she has some fun stories she can pass along.) ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88412474037 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 WHEN: Monday, June 14
TIME: 6 p.m. ZOOM LINK: Coming soon We will be reporting on the state of the chapter, discussing proposed membership updates from LDEI, and voting on By-Law updates. We are also very excited to be inducting our newest members into the chapter, presenting the new board, awarding several grants, and awarding scholarships. A lot will be packed into this Zoom meeting and your support and attendance is strongly encouraged. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Stacey Adams at president@lesdamesdc.org REEL TASTY: DAMES DISCUSS FOOD IN FILM
Join us as we meet every six weeks to discuss a food-focused movie. Our host makes the selection, usually a fiction feature film, that is available to stream and leads the discussion. All Dames are welcome. Gail maintains a list of suitable films to aid the host in her selection. If you are interested in hosting or have any questions about Reel Tasty, contact Gail Forman at gailforman@comcast.net. FILM SELECTION: Big Night, Available on Amazon, Vudu, Google Plus, Kanopy DATE: Monday, June 21 TIME: 7 p.m. HOST: Michelle Douglas ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87443625366 Big Night, a comedy set in the 1950s, features an amazing ensemble cast, but the real stars are Stanley Tucci (who also co-wrote it), Tony Shalhoub, and the food. Two brothers, Primo and Secondo, are trying to run a restaurant serving real Italian cuisine but losing business to a competitor serving uninspired Americanized Italian food. When they get an opportunity to have Louis Prima make an appearance at their restaurant, they decide to gamble everything on one BIG NIGHT. WHEN: Monday, June 14
TIME: 6 p.m. ZOOM LINK: Coming soon We will be reporting on the state of the chapter, discussing proposed membership updates from LDEI, and voting on a few By-Law changes. We are also very excited to be inducting our newest members into the chapter, presenting the new board, awarding several grants, and awarding scholarships. A lot will be packed into this Zoom meeting and your support and attendance is strongly encouraged. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact Stacey Adams at president@lesdamesdc.org REEL TASTY: DAMES DISCUSS FOOD IN FILM
Join us as we meet every six weeks to discuss a food-focused movie. Our host makes the selection, usually a fiction feature film, that is available to stream and leads the discussion. All Dames are welcome. Gail maintains a list of suitable films to aid the host in her selection. If you are interested in hosting or have any questions about Reel Tasty, contact Gail Forman at gailforman@comcast.net. FILM SELECTION: Big Night, Available on Amazon, Vudu, Google Plus, Kanopy DATE: Monday, June 21 TIME: 7 p.m. HOST: Michelle Douglas Big Night, a comedy set in the 1950s, features an amazing ensemble cast, but the real stars are Stanley Tucci (who also co-wrote it), Tony Shalhoub, and the food. Two brothers, Primo and Secondo, are trying to run a restaurant serving real Italian cuisine but losing business to a competitor serving uninspired Americanized Italian food. When they get an opportunity to have Louis Prima make an appearance at their restaurant, they decide to gamble everything on one BIG NIGHT. 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.
OUR LUSCIOUS PLANET WHEN: Five Wednesdays in June TIME: 7 p.m. This June, the Washington, D.C. Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier will host a culinary journey around the world, showcasing global ingredients and cooking techniques. Led by celebrated chefs, renowned cookbook authors and expert culinary instructors, each week guests will be whisked away on a virtual tour, complete with in-depth cooking demonstrations and expert wine or bespoke cocktail pairings from expert sommeliers and mixologists. Proceeds from the five-part series will not only benefit Les Dames grants and scholarships programs, but also Thrive D.C., a local nonprofit partner that provides meals and works to prevent and end homelessness in the nation’s capital. |
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