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SUMMARY:Breakfast with Ina & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join Ina Pinkney as she holds court with fellow chefs Carrie Nahabedian\, Sarah Stegner and Gale Gand for a very special brunch focused on the women who were at the center of Chicago’s rising restaurant scene\, going back to the 1980s! Ina will share her story (if you’ve never heard Ina speak\, well – you must)\, and she’ll facilitate a lively conversation with Carrie\, Sarah and Gale about their experiences as women at the forefront of our food scene. You’ll feast on Ina’s own Pasta Frittata\, bacon or sausage\, breakfast pastries and more\, all in the glorious\, historic University Club of Chicago (normally accessible only to members).
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/breakfast-with-ina-friends/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T150000
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SUMMARY:Pizza Tour with Steve Dolinsky
DESCRIPTION:Chicago is a pizza town\, no doubt about it\, and who better to lead a tour through the region’s best pizza places than the guy who wrote the book on the subject? Join us and Steve Dolinsky (Chicago’s pizza expert) as we visit four pizzerias and sample their best pizzas. Soft drinks and alcohol can be purchased separately. Your ticket includes a copy of Steve’s book – The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares and Slices in the Windy City.  \nAbout our host: Steve Dolinsky is a 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter who’s lived in Chicago for more than 25 years. He’s eaten more than his fair share of pizza for his work as the “Hungry Hound” at ABC 7 News\, Host/Producer of the “Pizza City” Podcast and travel writer for The Chicago Tribune. Steve tried 185 pizzas in the region\, settling on 101 outstanding pizzas\, broken into 10 distinct styles. One of the biggest surprises of all: Chicago is a “thin” town (that is\, tavern-style\, square-cut) as opposed to the deep-dish and stuffed images of gigantic pies most people associate with The Windy City.
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/sweet-home-chicago-pizza-tour-with-steve-dolinsky/
LOCATION:Goddess & Baker\, 165 W. Superior\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141235
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SUMMARY:"Sky's The Limit" Party at Cindy's Rooftop
DESCRIPTION:The sky is really the limit when you enjoy the lovely view from Cindy’s Rooftop! It will be an amazing evening while you sip on Les Dames Chicago signature cocktail\, free flowing wines\, and heavy hors d’oeuvres and take in the panoramic views from our private 13th floor terrace – plus there will be 9pm fireworks from Navy Pier.
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/skys-the-limit-party-at-cindys-rooftop/
LOCATION:Cindy’s Rooftop\, 12 S. Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240617
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SUMMARY:Sweet Home Chicago
DESCRIPTION:  \nChicago stands as one of the nation’s most distinguished food cities\, offering a rich landscape of culinary adventure. The Chicago Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier is pleased to present “Sweet Home Chicago\,” a five-day tour of the city’s culinary scene. Enjoy a beautiful Chicago summer while you explore the city’s cultural foodways\, arts and architecture through ethnic neighborhoods and cuisines\, dine at award-winning restaurants\, and experience distinctly Chicagoan foods and innovations. \nWednesday\, June 12 \nOpening Reception at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel \nThursday\, June 13 \nChicago Architecture Boat Cruise \nLunch at James Beard Award Winning Restaurant – Virtue \nTour of an old meatpacking plant with famous butcher Kari Underly \nChoose from an exclusive dinner experience \nFriday\, June 14 \nChoose your day! Pizza Tasting Tour or Pilsen Neighborhood Tour \nHands On Cocktail Class at James Beard Award Winner Bar – The Violet Hour \nSaturday\, June 15 \nA morning trip to Green City Market \nFood in Art tour at Art Institute of Chicago \nLunch at historic Glunz Tavern\, Chicago’s oldest family owned restaurant \nDinner at Gibson’s\, Chicago’s most iconic steakhouse \nSunday\, June 16 \nBreakfast with the Breakfast Queen Ina Pinkney at historic University Club of Chicago \n\nProceeds from the sale of this tour will be used to fund hospitality scholarships and community programs. To learn more about our programs\, visit Scholarships. \n\nTo see the full itinerary and book your spot\, please click the link below.
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/sweet-home-chicago/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Members & Their Guests,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
CREATED:20240314T151348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T160201Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Paris Dame Jane Bertch\, Author of "The French Ingredient"
DESCRIPTION:Jane Bertch was born and raised in Chicago. In 2006\, she relocated to Paris\, and soon thereafter\, opened La Cuisine Paris\, a French cooking school in the heart of the city. Jane’s story is rich and compelling and downright inspiring for anyone who has ever dreamed of opening a cooking school or living in the City of Lights. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Dame Nina Barrett and Bookends & Beginnings\nand is open to the public \nIn Conversation with Jane Bertch will be moderated by Dame Liz Barrett. \nWhen: Monday\, April 15 from 6-7 p.m.\nWhere: Bookends & Beginnings\, 1620 Orrington Avenue in Evanston\nTickets: $40 (includes the book\, and wine and French-style cheeses will be served. \nYou can purchase your ticket here.
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/in-conversation-with-paris-dame-jane-bertsch-author-of-the-french-ingredient/
LOCATION:Bookends & Beginnings\, 1620 Orrington Avenue\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members & Their Guests,Open to the Public
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
CREATED:20240226T223508Z
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SUMMARY:Table Talks with Les Dames d'Escoffier Presents Create Your Own Culinary Journey: Delicious Tips for Savoring the World
DESCRIPTION:Dame Claudia Royston is an accredited travel professional with decades of experience traveling and planning trips from simple to elaborate for clients of all types. Her specialty is culinary travel and she is here to share her insider tips and insights with YOU in this fun\, one-hour Table Talks event! \nEvery journey involves the discovery of local food and drink\, but for culinary professionals it’s the highlight (if not the purpose!)\, because we know what food means on a personal level; how it connects us with the people\, culture and history of a destination. It’s an immersive and enriching and stimulating and\, most of all\, fun. \nShe’ll explain different types of culinary travel\, the positive impact of culinary tourism on local communities around the world\, how to make the most of online travel planning tools\, and the broad range of other tools available.  She will also share examples of experiences to look for when you travel. \nJoin Claudia for this one-hour journey to designing your own culinary trip!
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/table-talks-with-les-dames-descoffier-presents-create-your-own-culinary-journey-delicious-tips-for-savoring-the-world/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
CREATED:20240209T221634Z
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SUMMARY:A Festival of Favorites For All Dames
DESCRIPTION:An in-person event open to all members  \nCome learn about each others’ favorite books\, pastimes\, foods\, and hear about favorite books of the Dames who Read book club as they celebrate their 50th book! \nWhen: Tuesday\, March 5th\, 6 pm \nWhere: Katherine Anne Confections\, 3653 W. Irving Park Road. (street parking). \nTickets: $42.10 per person \nSign up by: March 1 \nWhat to expect: \n-Each member will give a one-minute highlight of their work\, interests and a favorite book\, food\, movie\, band or hobby – sky’s the limit! (But we will have a time limit to keep things moving). \n-Judith Dunbar-Hines and Shannon Kinsella\, creators of the long-standing Dames Who Read book club\, will share highlights of their own favorite books and get-togethers over the past 10 years. \n– Enjoy a buffet of small bites based on the 50th book selection\, National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food\, History and Meaning of Home by Anya Von Bremen \n– Anyone interested in a book swap is welcome to bring a favorite book inscribed with a quick review and your name\, and in exchange\, take a book that interests you.
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/a-festival-of-favorites-for-all-dames/
LOCATION:Katherine Anne Confections\, 3653 W. Irving Park Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
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SUMMARY:Dames Who Read 50th Book
DESCRIPTION:Dames Who Read 50th Book\nNational Dish by Anya Von Bremzen \n \nIn this engrossing and timely journey to the crossroads of food and identity\, award-winning writer Anya von Bremzen explores six of the world’s most fascinating and iconic culinary cultures—France\, Italy\, Japan\, Spain\, Mexico\, and Turkey—brilliantly weaving cuisine\, history\, and politics into a work of scintillating connoisseurship and charm. \nTraditionally\, our winter book has been one that takes some time to read and absorb. This one is no exception. You will learn so much about how now-familiar foods have come to be identified with a specific place\, when in fact\, they may have originated somewhere else and often traveled around the globe before settling in their accepted “place.” It’s a great read! Each of the six chapters deals with a different dish and its history. There is no plot to follow\, so read them in any order. \nThis event is free to attend. This is a Dames Only event.  \nRegister below by Friday\, Feb. 23 at 12 noon to get the Zoom link
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/dames-who-read-50th-book/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
CREATED:20231103T213657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T213657Z
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SUMMARY:LDEI Chicago Holiday Potluck Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this year’s holiday potluck party. \nDame Portia Bellow-Lowndes has generously agreed to provide the venue and all of us will provide the food and drinks! \nSunday\, Dec. 3\, from 4-8 p.m.\n1736 N. Wood Street in Chicago\n$10 per person to cover incidental costs\nPlease bring a bottle or dish to share. \nExcited? We are too! You can purchase your ticket here!  \nEveryone is welcome at this event – Dames\, spouses / partners and prospective Dames\, so if you have been talking to anyone about joining\, please consider inviting them! Prospective Dames need not bring a bottle or a dish – they get a pass\, but Dames should purchase a ticket for them.
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/ldei-chicago-holiday-potluck-party/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
CREATED:20230830T020401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T020516Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Dames For Maui
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Chicago Dame Kim Bosse as she hosts a pop-up dinner with Chef Roland Calupe on Sunday\, September 17th at Birch Road at Roscoe Village. \nChef Calupe will be preparing a multi-course dinner of Hawaiian inspired dishes. \nThe Menu: \n\nShoyu Ahi Poke\nBlack Truffle Ricotta Raviolo\nSmoked Shoyu Bistek or Huli Huli Chicken\nUbe Crème Dessert\n\nThe dinner will have two seatings – 5:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. \nThe dinner is BYOB. \nTickets are $105 per person. \nAll proceeds from the event will be donated to the Les Dames Maui Relief Fund. \n 
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/chicago-dames-for-maui/
LOCATION:Birch Road – Lincoln Park\, 1113 W. Armitage\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
CREATED:20230628T163246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T163246Z
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SUMMARY:Dames Who Read is Back with "Lessons in Chemistry"  by Bonnie Garmus
DESCRIPTION:After more 40 weeks at the top of The New York Times Book Review list\, everyone is talking about this book right now. (I even got a random positive review from a gentleman in the chair next to me at the hair salon!) \nFrom The New York Times:  “Feminism is the catalyst that makes LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY fizz like hydrochloric acid on limestone. Elizabeth Zott does not have “moxie”\, she has courage. She is not a “girl boss” or a “lady chemist”; she’s a groundbreaker\, irresistible\, satisfying\, and full of fuel.  It reminds you that change takes time and always requires heat.” \nOur discussion will center on the production of television food shows as well as the struggles to be the “first” or “only” in a role to make them happen. Three of our Dames Who Read\, who have many hours of experience in food TV\, will lead the conversation\, and chances are good that everyone will have some experiences of their own to share in this discussion! \nAnd for summer fun: We are doing this as a potluck at book club regular Dame Kay Ruff’s home in the South Loop. Please think about something you learned from a food TV show\, and bring that to share\, along with any related stories. Our hostess will provide the spectacular lake view\, the H2O and NaCl and do the dishes. You bring a dish and your beverage of choice.  \nNOTE: Please let Judith know what you intend to bring so that we don’t end up with 20 Boeuf Bourguignons! Email  judith@judithdunbarhines.com prior to July 10 with your planned contribution. \nALSO NOTE: We have a limit of 20 attendees and registration ends July 10. \nWHEN: Tuesday\, July 18 from 6-8 p.m.\nWHERE: Dame Kathy Ruff’s home\nCOST: $15 per person; limit of 20 people\nREGISTER: Click HERE to sign up by July 10
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/dames-who-read-is-back-with-lessons-in-chemistry-by-bonnie-garmus/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Dames Who Read,Members & Their Guests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
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SUMMARY:Les Dames d'Escoffier Chicago Chapter Annual Meeting & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Monday\, June 12\, for our annual business meeting\, followed by optional dinner at Dame Tigist Reda’s acclaimed Ethiopian restaurant Demera! \nThe meeting will begin at 6 p.m. sharp. Optional dinner\, ($100 per person) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. \nAt 7 p.m.\, we will adjourn\, and enjoy passed appetizers and beverages while mingling with one another\, before sitting down for a three-coursedinner at 7:30 p.m. If you opt out of the dinner\, you may depart at the conclusion of the annual meeting. \nPlease be aware that the annual meeting is the ONE event of the year that is mandatory for all Dames.  \nWe will present the slate for the new board\, while outgoing President Shannon Kinsella recaps the past year\, and incoming President Liz Barrettoutlines her goals for the coming year. \nThis will be a fun and informative evening that is sure to energize all of our Dames as we head into a fresh year. \n  \nDATE: Monday\, June 12 \nTIME:  6-9 p.m. \nWHERE: Demera restaurant at 4801 N. Broadway in Chicago. Street parking is available\, and the Wilson red line stop is a few blocks away. \nRSVP: Click here to sign up. RSVP By Monday\, June 5 \nCOST: $100 per person (includes all beverages\, appetizers and dinner). \nVegetarian\, vegan and gluten-free requests can be accommodated. Please email Liz Barrett at lizbchicago@gmail.com if you have any of these dietary needs.
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/les-dames-descoffier-chicago-chapter-annual-meeting-dinner/
LOCATION:Demera\, 4801 N. Broadway\, Chicago
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T210000
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SUMMARY:Derby Drinks & Delights
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of the Kentucky Derby and the magic of Mint Juleps and dramatic hats\, our partners at Spiritless\, the women-owned non-alcoholic drinks brand\, and Four Roses are hosting a very special evening of food and drink pairings. \nYou will be welcomed aboard the Abegweit (aka “The Abby”)\, the Columbia Yacht Club’s permanently anchored club ship\, with your choice of a Spiritless Belle-ini or a classic full-strength Bellini to kick off the evening. \nThere will be time to mingle and explore the history of The Abby as it celebrates the 40th anniversary of its voyage from Nova Scotia to its home in DuSable Harbor in Chicago before we sit for a tasting menu paired with Spiritless NA cocktails and full-strength cocktails. \nWe will gather in the Upper Salon for an extraordinary tasting experience led by Spiritless Co-founder and CEO Lauren Chitwood. During the evening\, we’ll enjoy Spiritless NA and full-strength versions of Mint Juleps and other classic cocktails with a savory tasting menu prepared exclusively for Les Dames by the club’s chef. \nThe evening will conclude with dessert and your favorite cocktail of the evening. \n  \nDate: Tuesday\, April 18 \nTime: 6-9 p.m. \nLocation: Columbia Yacht Club; 111 N. Lake Shore Drive. Taxi or ride share is advised as parking can be challenging. There are nearby lots that can be pre-booked on SpotHero. \nCost: $125 per person (No refunds.) Please note: the menu includes shellfish and meat and the venue is not able to accommodate dietary restrictions. \nRSVP: Click here to sign up. Please RSVP by April 5th. Event is limited to 40 people. Dames and guests are welcome\, but the event is limited to the first 40 guests who register. \nAttire: Hats are welcome\, but not required!
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/derby-drinks-delights/
LOCATION:Columbia Yacht Club\, 111 N. Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago
CATEGORIES:Members & Their Guests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T200000
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CREATED:20230303T171812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T180420Z
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SUMMARY:Learn How to Make Pierogis Like a Pro with Dame Dobra Bielinski
DESCRIPTION:Learn pierogies from a pro! Dame Dobra Bielinski is Chicago’s foremost pierogi maker and people flock to her bakery\, Delightful Pastries in Jefferson Park\, for authentic pierogies both savory and sweet. \nIn this class\, you’ll make pierogi dough that you can take home\, and you’ll make two varieties of pierogi – cheese/potato and blueberry/sweet cheese that you can enjoy after the class (or take them home; up to you). \nDobra will teach you how to make the fillings and shape and cook the pierogies so you can recreate the pierogi magic at home with your take-home dough. Feel free to bring a bottle to share during the class. \n  \nDate: Monday March 20th \nTime: 6-8 p.m. \nLocation: Delightful Pastries at 5827 W Lawrence Avenue in Chicago \nCost: $45 per person plus service fees \nRSVP: Click here to sign up. Class is limited to 16 people. Please RSVP by March 16th.
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/learn-how-to-make-pierogis-like-a-pro-with-dame-dobra-bielinski/
LOCATION:Delightful Pastries\, 5927 W. Lawrence Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
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SUMMARY:Dames Who Read Book Club is Back!
DESCRIPTION:“Black Cake\,” a New Novel by Charmaine Wilkerson is the Book for March\nFrom Dame Judith Hines: I recently watched an author interview about this debut novel and found it quite interesting\, so I ordered the book to see if it was “Dames-Book-Club-worthy.” It is! I then went on a hunt for the perfect place to hold our discussion\, and Dame Toria Emas helped me find a family-owned restaurant whose motto is\, “We believe people are better together. Our goal is to bring people together through food.” \n“Black Cake” is written in a flash-back\, flash-forward style\, with lots of characters\, and while that is not usually my favorite style\, I loved the book. \nHere’s a short description: “In present day California\, Eleanor Bennett’s death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children: a recipe for a traditional Caribbean Black Cake\, made from a family recipe with a long history. She also left a voice recording recounting that family’s story filled with revelations surprising\, puzzling and challenging for her children and for the reader.” \nSo it’s a novel with a bit of mystery to unravel and plenty to discuss about family interactions\, secrets and expectations. Join us at a new-ish\, casual Noble Square Jamaican restaurant for dinner and bring your own impressions of the story. Yes\, there will be a Black Cake to enjoy at our get-together\, made from the recipe included in the book. \n  \nDate: Tuesday March 7th \nTime: 6-8 p.m. \nLocation: Dr. Bird’s at 1215 N Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago \nCost: No cost to attend\, but each participant will pay for her own food and drink at the restaurant. IMPORTANT: No cash; credit cards only. There is a variety of tropical drinks on the menu (to which rum can be added if you choose!) plus wine and sangria. \nParking: Street parking is limited; use public transit or ride-share if you can. \nRSVP: Email judith@judithdunbarhines.com by March 3rd. If you must cancel\, please let Judith know. \n  \nYou can find the author interview here. WARNING: THERE ARE SPOILERS IN THIS INTERVIEW so read the book first before watching.
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/dames-who-read-book-club-is-back/
LOCATION:Dr. Bird’s\, 1215 N Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Dames Who Read
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
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SUMMARY:Les Dames Holiday Cookie Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Dame Dobra Bielinski will be hosting this year’s holiday cookie exchange at her bakery\, Delightful Pastries. \nAlong with the cookie exchange\, we will enjoy a potluck as to avoid passing out from a sugar rush! \nPlease bring one dozen packaged cookies for each attendee\, a few extra cookies to taste at the event\, along with a dish to pass. \nDobra will provide a recipe booklet for all attendees. Please send her your recipe by the end of November to allow ample time to print the booklets. \n*Note\, food allergies will not be accommodated. \nYou are welcome to drop off your cookies in advance\, as there will be plenty of refrigeration space. Free parking will be available on the street. \nThere is a limit of 12 attendees for this event. \nPlease RSVP to dobra@delightfulpastries.com by Monday November 28. \n 
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/les-dames-holiday-cookie-exchange/
LOCATION:Delightful Pastries\, 5927 W. Lawrence Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
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SUMMARY:Dames Who Read - The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum
DESCRIPTION:The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum \nOne Chemist’s Single-Minded Crusade for Food Safety at the Turn of the Twentieth Century \nToday thinking cooks and eaters have learned to carefully examine the ingredient lists on prepared foods\, looking to avoid additives or preservatives that may not be necessary – and may even be harmful – in our diet. But in the past\, not only were those ingredients not listed in any reliable form\, but were often not necessary\, and in many cases actually poisonous! Or at the least\, entirely questionable. And generally false. \nGround chalk in baking powder\, lemon drops colored yellow with poisonous lead chromate\, chocolate faked by using burned sienna\, a pigment made from oxides of iron and manganese\, or “ketchup” made from red-dyed pumpkin\, were just a few of these examples. \nWe expect to be protected by laws set by the federal agencies such as USDA or FDA. Our ancestors had no such protections. But when those agencies were established\, it was a monumental fight between politicians and manufacturers\, a struggle between money and safety. \nOur fall\, Back-to-School\, selection will deal with those struggles and solutions and indicate how\, when and why food products and ingredients are managed today. It’s a true and well-researched tale or intrigue and eye-opening discoveries you may have never considered. \nNo\, we will not tempt fate by forming our own Poison Squad and trying any of these harmful items. In fact\, this book review will be on Zoom\, so any ingestibles are up to you in your own home! Grab a bite and a glass and join us for what is expected to be a lively discussion. \nThanks to DWR fan Toria Emas for proposing this fascinating book for our group!! \nTuesday November 1\, 6 pm via ZOOM. \nThe event is free\, but please register before October 28 to receive the link. \n  \n 
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/dames-who-read-the-poison-squad-by-deborah-blum/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Dames Who Read,Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220928T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
CREATED:20220822T234432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T144311Z
UID:103592-1664389800-1664389800@lesdameschicago.org
SUMMARY:The Les Dames d’Escoffier Chicago Fall Fête at The Casino
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an exclusive evening of cocktails and dinner at \nThe Casino \n \nThe Casino has a long and storied history in Chicago\, from its inception in 1914\, where it’s members were known as “Chicago’s Four Hundred”. We will have the opportunity to learn more of the history of the club this evening. If you would like to familiarize yourself in advance\, this is a wonderful collection of historic articles\, humorously written\, from the Chicago Tribune over the last century or so!  \nMere mortals rarely have an opportunity to attend an event at this exclusive club\, but our very own Dame Jennifer Anderson has the golden key to open the doors to this amazing property. You are in for a real treat this evening. \nWednesday\, September 28\, 2022 \n$250 per person (plus $10 credit card processing fee) inclusive \n6:30pm \nThe Casino\n195 East Delaware Place\, Chicago \nValet Parking Available for $25.00 \nMembers and their guests welcome Attire: Cocktail. Jacket and tie required for gentlemen. \nTo purchase tickets click on this link.
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/the-les-dames-descoffier-chicago-fall-fete-at-the-casino/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Members & Their Guests
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
CREATED:20220517T120919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220702T161107Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Culinary Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to raid some of the best culinary kitchens in Chicago and bring home the goods for yourself? This incredibly unique event is exactly that. Les Dames d’Escoffier – Chicago Chapter includes 125 of Chicago’s most influential women in food and beverage. This one-day sale is where treasures from the private collections of some of Chicago’s most influential foodies\, chefs and restaurant and hotel kitchens will be available for purchase. It’s the ultimate shop-ortunity for cooks and home entertainers! Scroll down to purchase tickets. \nLes Dames d’Escoffier supports women in the Chicago area food\, beverage and hospitality community through scholarships\, grants and community programs assistance. All proceeds from the Culinary Bazaar will help our chapter offer more culinary scholarships to ensure that more women are able to thrive in the hospitality community. \nENVISION UNLIMITED\, 1801 N Spaulding Ave. in Chicago Located right off the 606 at the Spaulding ramp. Plenty of free parking! \nEarly admission tickets (entry at 9am) must be purchased in advance and are limited. General admission (entry at 10am) will be available at the door but can also be purchased in advance below. \nThis event is open to the public. Click on our gallery below. \nSponsorship opportunities are available. Email Julie for details. \n          Beautiful serving ware and plate ware from your favorite restaurants             Restaurant quality cooking supplies          Tons of small appliances!             Get there early to get the best picks
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/culinary-bazaar-2022/
LOCATION:Envision Unlimited\, 1801 N. Spaulding Ave.\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,Philanthropic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
CREATED:20220905T181352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220828T182015Z
UID:103619-1661673600-1661706000@lesdameschicago.org
SUMMARY:Guess the Culinary Gadget Contest Answers
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to everyone who participated in our guessing game at the Green City and Logan Square Farmers markets. Below are the answers. \n\nCream/egg beater\nVintage French wine basket\nMazzaluna/mirepoix chopper\nEbelskiver Danish apple pancake pan\nButter press\nCanning Tongs\nCherry pitter\nMolinillo – hot chocolate frother\n\nThose with the most correct will be placed in a drawing for the winners\, three winners will be pulled. We will contact winners via email to get them their pair of tickets. Enjoy the Les Dames d’Escoffier Culinary Bazaar!
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/guess-the-culinary-gadget-contest-answers/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220816T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
CREATED:20220712T193640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T194130Z
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SUMMARY:Dames Who Read - A Place at the Nayarit
DESCRIPTION:THE BOOK: A Place at the Nayarit \nHow a Mexican Restaurant Nourished a Community by Natalia Molina \nIn 1951\, Dona Natalia Barraza opened the Nayarit\, a Mexican restaurant in Echo Park\, Los Angeles. With A Place at the Nayarit\, historian Natalia Molina traces the life’s work of her grandmother\, remembered by all who knew her as Dona Natalia – a generous\, reserved\, and extraordinarily capable woman. Dona Natalia immigrated alone from Mexico to L.A.\, adopted two children\, and ran a successful business. She also sponsored\, housed\, and employed dozens of other immigrants\, encouraging them to lay claim to a city long characterized by anti-Latinx racism. Together\, the employees and customers of the Nayarit maintained ties to their old homes while providing one another safety and support. \nAs Les Dames focus on our own during this year of recovery\, it is only appropriate that we feature Dame Maria Concannon\, who immigrated from Mexico\, but soon found herself a single mom in a strange country with no way to support herself…until she opened her own restaurant\, despite being a kitchen neophyte. Years later\, she and her son are still running their restaurant\, though in a new location. The food is always delicious\, and Maria is to be admired for her many achievements. \nWe will hear her tell her story whole we enjoy her delicious authentic Mexico City style foods. You will realize that her story is not unlike that of the book – the matriarch who encouraged and supported her staff and won the admiration of her customers\, not just for the food! \nYou must be registered by noon on Friday August 12
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/dames-who-read-a-place-at-the-nayarit/
LOCATION:Don Juan’s Cantina and Taqueria\, 650 Northwest Highway\, Park Ridge\, IL\, 60068
CATEGORIES:Dames Who Read,Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220606T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
CREATED:20220517T120003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T120638Z
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SUMMARY:Les Dames d'Escoffier Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This event is not open to the public. \nMeeting Schedule: \n6-7 pm Business Meeting- Mandatory for all Members \nThis is our annual business meeting and  we are also delighted that we will honoring Dame Carol Haddix with the Dame of Distinction Award. Carol’s work on behalf of the chapter is legendary\, and we are very excited to celebrate her contributions and all she has done and continues to do for us. \nOur meeting will begin at 6 p.m sharp so please arrive promptly so that we can begin on time.  \nFor safety’s sake\, we request that all members be masked for the meeting portion of the evening. \n7:30-9 Dinner – We also invite you to join us for an optional dinner from  – the cost to attend the dinner is $100/pp \nIt has been far too long since we were able to gather as a full chapter\, so we hope that those of you who feel comfortable with indoor dining will choose to join us! The social part of the evening will not be masked. \nPlease RSVP thru the link below no later than May 25\, as we will need to give the restaurant a final count on dinner guests.\nAs with all of our in-person indoor events\, for the safety of everyone involved\, we request that all attendees be fully vaccinated. For those who cannot attend\, minutes from the meeting will be circulated to all members. There will not be a streaming option this year.
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/les-dames-descoffier-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Eris Brewery & Cider House\, 4240 West Irving Park Road\, Chicago\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220518T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141236
CREATED:20220517T114531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T114531Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Food Insecurity Zoom Program -
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to the public. \nJoin past chapter president\, Jennifer Lamplough\, to learn about the most current issues with food insecurity in our Chicago area communities. Jen is the Chef Impact Officer at the Northern Illinois Food Bank. She will share information about the programs her organization offers\, including Food Recovery\, Mobile Pantry\, Community Gardens\, Child Nutrition\, and more. Learn what you can do to help by involvement either through donation or volunteer opportunities. It is our hope that at the end of this session we can choose a date where we can join together for a volunteer opportunity followed by some Dame camaraderie over drinks or a meal. This concept very much in our Dames wheelhouse\, so please make an effort to join us. \n  \nPlease check your email for Zoom link\, we will resend again May 18.
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/understanding-food-insecurity-zoom-program/
LOCATION:IL
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