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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. 
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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.   DAMES AT THE BEACH! Friday, March 31 - Sunday, April 2, 2023 Join us in Rehoboth Beach for a fun-filled weekend with our sister Dames as we explore one of the new regions in our expanded DC Chapter region. Delmarva, Charlottesville & West Virginia are now a part of our chapter, and we hope this will be the first of several group trips outside of the immediate DC area. The Development team is using this trip to create a template for exploring, recruiting and fundraising in these regions. Rehoboth Beach is known as the getaway of choice for summer beach-goers from the Washington, DC area. It’s now become a year-round vacation destination and where women in the thriving hospitality industry there would make fantastic additions to our chapter! The weekend agenda is below. Tickets for each event should be purchased quickly as spaces are limited. Rehoboth Beach is about a 2.5 hour drive from the DC area without traffic. Lodging is up to you, but we recommend Vrbo and Airbnb. We’ll be staying in the off-season so rooms should be affordable and available. For questions, please contact Ellen Kassoff at equinoxrestaurant@gmail.com Click here to buy your tickets! Here’s our agenda for the weekend: Friday, March 31 - WELCOME DINNER in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - 7PM We’ll dine in small groups in downtown Rehoboth Beach, 2.5 hours from DC. Choose between:Each meal will be a pre fixe menu. Price is $75 per person for dinner (beverages and gratuity not included). All of the restaurants above are woman-owned & operated. Friday, March 31 - NIGHTCAP - after dinner in Dewey Beach, Delaware For after dinner conversation and libations, we can venture to one of Dewey Beaches iconic bars - The Rusty Rudder. Price is $25 per person for two cocktails (includes gratuity). Saturday, April 1 - MORNING - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Breakfast on your own - we suggest two woman-owned & operated restaurants: Egg Rehoboth or The Blue Hen. Saturday, April 1 - AFTERNOON - 3 to 5 PM
Traditional Neapolitan Pizza made in a pizza oven imported from Italy at Rehoboth Beach & Country Club. Locally renowned Sommelier and Club Manager “C” Chereches will conduct a casual tasting of wines paired with the pizza. Price is $55 per person (gratuity not included) Sunday, April 2 - MORNING BRUNCH - 10 AM Casual group brunch at another iconic Dewey beach restaurant, The Starboard. Brunch price is $25 per person (excludes beverage and gratuity). Join us for the next Reel Tasty!
NEW DATE Members Only February 28 at 7 pm 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. Hosted by Sheila Crye Tuesday, February 28, 7-8:30 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84392534278 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.  At the Fall membership meeting, some of you expressed interest in an informal get-together to catch up and celebrate the season. So please join us at Destino at La Cosecha (the gorgeous Latin American market in the Union Market neighborhood). Destino is a rustic Mexican hotspot known for elevating classic dishes like enchiladas and chilaquiles with an Italian flair. And the cool cocktail menu includes drinks like the Manzana-tini pictured at right. Members will pay their own tabs. Co-hosted by Holly Barzyk (of Eleven Eleven PR, which represents Destino) and Aviva Goldfarb, who loves to drink. Please RSVP to aviva@avivagoldfarb.com
Wednesday, December 14, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Destino, 1280 4th St. NE, Washington D.C. P.S. If you plan to imbibe, please consider getting a ride or taking public transportation. The cocktail menu will include spirit-free options. 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. Click here to RSVP! 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. 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.  |
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