Les Dames d'Escoffier Chicago
Category: Chicago Chapter News
Dames Who Read Choose “Dirt” by Bill Buford for January
You may know Bill Buford’s writing from his previous book, “Heat,” or from his years as editor of The New Yorker. Now go along for the ride as he recounts his adventures – and misadventures – when he, spontaneously packs…
Read MoreWelcome Our New Dames for 2020!
We are thrilled to welcome six new Dames into the Class of 2020! Despite the pandemic, we were not about to let these all-star women miss their moment to join the most dynamic and fulfilling organization of women! Get to…
Read MoreDames Chicago Award Scholarship to 14 Deserving Women
Sept. 20, 2019: The Chicago chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier was thrilled to present scholarships to 14 amazing women who are pursuing careers in food and beverage, the culinary arts, and/or hospitality industries. The recipients are: Camila Ambriz, Joliet…
Read MoreMeet Our New Members!
The Chicago chapter welcomed nine new Dames on Monday, June 10, where they were inducted at the Annual Meeting and Dinner at The Glunz Tavern. Katie Ayoub Katie has been in foodservice publishing industry for almost 20 years. She is President of…
Read MoreDames Test Their Knowledge on Chicago Food Trivia
Dames met at Eli’s Cheesecake on Monday evening, April 1 to test their knowledge on Chicago food trivia. Dame Chandra Ram and Dame Carol Mighton Haddix, one of the co-editors of The Chicago Food Encyclopedia, led a fascinating presentation featuring…
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