EVENTS

Upcoming Events!

We have an exciting

lineup of events!


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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a SAfer kitchen
Nov
1

a SAfer kitchen

Philly Dame and “Foodie Builder”, Felicia Middleton, will share vital tips and steps and be a guide to help you through the process of planning and building your restaurant or food facility

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Feed Your Food/Hospitality Business by capturing and monetizing innovations
Oct
25

Feed Your Food/Hospitality Business by capturing and monetizing innovations

Kristyne A. Bullock, Esq, will provide attendees the tools to identify and protect the special Intellectual Property (“IP”) opportunities in food/hospitality commerce. Attendees will learn to how to capture and monetize the various creative works that that underpin and differentiate a food-center business using the IP laws, including copyright, trademark, trade dress, patents and to avoid costly run-ins with 3rd party IP rights.

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Sisterly Love Sunday Supper
Oct
3

Sisterly Love Sunday Supper

Sisterly Love Collaborative invites you to a cocktail party and seated dinner co-hosted by award-winning pastry chef and author, Lisa Donovan @lisamariedonovan, and benefiting @womenagainstabuse during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Sponsorship opportunities available!

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Sisterly Love Happy Hours!
Sep
22
to Dec 1

Sisterly Love Happy Hours!

  • Women-owned businesses around Philly! (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sisterly Love is now a program of Les Dames d’Escoffier Philadelphia, and we are expanding to Happy Hours! Join us for drinks, food, fun, and - of course - friends!

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Jul
11

Sisterly Love Picnic

Get back in the swing of things with Philadelphia Women in Food — starting with an abundant picnic basket for two to celebrate Philadelphia's amazing public spaces or to enjoy on your deck at home. Each menu comes with a limited edition Sisterly Love canvas tote!

Vegetarian or Omnivore menu - details and purchase here

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