UPCOMING EVENTS

We have an exciting lineup of events!


Celebrate Our New Members!
Mar
5

Celebrate Our New Members!

Join us for a cocktail buffet as we celebrate our remarkable new members and induct them into the Philadelphia Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier. Our Philly chapter is part of  an international network of accomplished women in the food, fine beverage, and hospitality, industries, with members in 40 chapters from London to Hawaii, NYC to Mexico. Your presence will make it even more special. 

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Design Thinking Workshop: Expanding Creativity Through Focused Action
Mar
3

Design Thinking Workshop: Expanding Creativity Through Focused Action

Les Dames Escoffier, Philly Chapter Zoom Design Thinking Workshop Event

Creatives are never short on ideas—but knowing where to begin can be the real challenge. This 1-hour Zoom workshop is designed to help you focus, organize, and bring your best ideas to life. Using Design Thinking principles, we’ll explore how narrowing your focus can unlock expansive creativity and produce meaningful results.

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Happy Hour
Feb
25

Happy Hour

  • 212 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA, 19106 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join Les Dames Philadelphia for Happy Hour hosted by Rosita Lamberti.

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A Night To Support Chinatown
Feb
3

A Night To Support Chinatown

A celebration of Philly's Chinatown during Lunar New Year to welcome the Year of the Snake and raise funds for the community preservation efforts of Asian Americans United.

The inaugural event is set for February 3, 2025 and will be hosted by James Beard Award winner Ellen Yin at High Street Philadelphia. Food will be served at 6 stations, each with a featured chef from Chinatown including Emei’s Yongcheng Zhao, Vietnam Restuarant’s Benny Lai, and more. Tickets also come with a drink from sponsors Love City Brewing or Riboli Family Wines. There will be a full bar available with cocktails for purchase.

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Cooks & Books
Oct
8

Cooks & Books

October is National Cookbook Month, and Main Point Books is welcoming five Philly Dames cookbook authors: Dr. Janet Chrzan, Aliza Green, Joy Stocke, Deanna Segrave-Daly, and Fran Costigan. Join us for a conversation about how cookbooks are born!

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Taste of the Delaware River Valley: Farm Dinner at Odette’s
Oct
6

Taste of the Delaware River Valley: Farm Dinner at Odette’s

Taste of the Delaware River Valley is a celebration of the agricultural history and bounty of bucolic Bucks and Hunterdon Counties. Fed by the beloved Delaware River, the eclectic host of river towns boast a rich cultural and culinary scene that has beckoned the likes of Julia Child, Oscar Hammerstein, and countless creatives over the decades. During this half-day event, participants will have the opportunity to visit two local farms with exclusive access, and then enjoy a very special farm-to-table meal featuring ingredients from the area at the new River House at Odette’s.

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Taste of the Delaware River Valley: Farm tours & tastings
Oct
6

Taste of the Delaware River Valley: Farm tours & tastings

Taste of the Delaware River Valley is a celebration of the agricultural history and bounty of bucolic Bucks and Hunterdon Counties. Fed by the beloved Delaware River, the eclectic host of river towns boast a rich cultural and culinary scene that has beckoned the likes of Julia Child, Oscar Hammerstein, and countless creatives over the decades. During this half-day event, participants will have the opportunity to visit two local farms with exclusive access, and then enjoy a very special farm-to-table meal featuring ingredients from the area at the new River House at Odette’s.

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40th Anniversary
Apr
2
to Jul 1

40th Anniversary

Les Dames d’Escoffier of Philadelphia is celebrating 40 years of supporting, mentoring and championing women in the food and hospitality industries.

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Aruba Dinner with Dame Aliza Green & Chef Joncarl Lachman
Mar
12

Aruba Dinner with Dame Aliza Green & Chef Joncarl Lachman

Aruba Cookbook Dinner for Les Dames d’Escoffier

at Winkel Restaurant, 1119 Locust Street, Philadelphia

March 12, 2024

Cocktail:

El Azaroso Pasionato Cocktail (Azar) 

Hors d’Oeuvre:

Cheese Kroket with Raspberry Dip (Quinta del Carmen)

Seared Duck Breast with Chichi Morada Sauce, Watercress, and Cashew Puree (Lima Restaurant) 

Plantain Chips with Venezuelan Guasacaca (Avocado Crème, Infini Fine Dining) VEGAN

Appetizers:

Caribbean Salmon Gravlax with Quinoa Blini (Hilton Caribbean Resort, Aruba)

Yemanja Superfood Salad with Carrot Dressing and Carrot Chips (Yemanja Restaurant) VEGAN

Main Course:

Braised Korean Short Ribs with Sweet Potato Puree & Grilled Bok Choy (Azar Restaurant)

Roasted Cauliflower with Mole & Tortilla Nut Crumble (Lima Restaurant) VEGAN

Dessert

Bolo Preto Cake with Rum Raisin Parfait & Strawberry-Rum Sauce (Infini Fine Dining)

Tropical Fruit Salad with Coconut, Cashew Crema, Shaved Tonka Beans & Strawberry-Rum Sauce (Yemanja & Infini) VEGAN

Bodegas Papiamento Rum shot (number one rum in the world at the 2023 London Spirits Competition)

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Brioche Masterclass
Mar
2

Brioche Masterclass

Walnut Hill College Pastry Instructors, and Les Dames Philadelphia members, Kate Honeyman and Marie Stecher are hosting the legendary Chef, Esther Press Mcmanus, who is also a Philadelphia Dame.
Esther taught Julia Child how to make croissants and this time she will be doing a master class: How to make Brioche

Saturday, March 2nd at 1 pm
4207 Walnut Street, Philadelphia 19104
Free Parking

Cost is $60 ($50 for Dames)

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Sisterly Love Collective Work / Shop, Cocktail Reception, and Auction
Mar
28

Sisterly Love Collective Work / Shop, Cocktail Reception, and Auction

Celebrate Women’s HIstory Month with Sisterly Love at a workshop to inspire women to build and polish their brand and business, to learn new skills, and to interact with fellow entrepreneurs. Learn new skills, polish your brand, enhance your business model, shop women-owned products, and taste foods from your favorite chefs. Join us to be inspired, learn, and socialize.

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