Les Dames d'Escoffier Philadelphia

06/19/2026

Dinie, Joy, and Kendra- powerhouse working on finishing details for our “Chat with Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer” The Innkeepers, Dinie and Carl are opening up their charming Wedgwood Inn for this special evening. Melissa and Christopher are honorees of Outstanding in Her Field at our Heritage Dinner on September 13th. There are only a few spaces left if you want to join us for the chat. Tickets for both our Chat and the Heritage dinner are on our website or on our ticket link in our bio
Kendra Lee Rex
Wedgwood Inn Bed And Breakfast
Anatolian Joy
lynn buono

Les Dames d'Escoffier Intl

06/17/2026

🍵🌸 The Art of Wagashi 🌸🍵
Join Les Dames d’Escoffier Philadelphia for an intimate afternoon celebrating Japanese culinary tradition with mother-daughter artisans Sachiko Houck and Emi Houck.
Learn the delicate art of wagashi—beautiful handcrafted sweets traditionally enjoyed with tea—and discover how two generations of women are preserving this treasured cultural practice.
Guests will create four wagashi sweets to take home, enjoy a freshly made sweet during the workshop, and participate in a Japanese tea experience.
📍 Old City Kitchen�📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026�⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
✨ Limited to just 15 participants
💰 $79 Members | $92 Non-Members

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/japanese-desserts-and-tea-ceremony

Reserve your seat today.
FoodEducation PhiladelphiaEvents OldCityKitchen CulinaryWorkshop JapaneseCulture

06/14/2026

Rose Levy Beranbaum, Melissa Hamilton, Christopher Hirsheimer, and Michele Leff are our amazing honorees at our Heritage Dinner on September 13. Come celebrate with us, all while helping raise money for scholarships! Early bird discount tickets end tomorrow. Tickets on ticket link.
Rose Levy Beranbaum
The Canal House
Michele Leff
Les Dames d'Escoffier Intl

06/06/2026

Join us for an evening of conversation, light bites, and drinks with Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer-the creative minds behind Canal House. As we look ahead to our 10th Annual Heritage Dinner on September 13th- where Melissa and Christopher will receive our Outstanding in Her Field Award.
We are grateful to Dinie Silnutzer, Innkeeper of the Wedgwood Inn in New Hope, for graciously opening the Inn for this intimate gathering.
Limited spaces. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/chat-with-melissa-hamilton-and-christopher-hirscheimer
Thanks too to , , and for hosting

06/03/2026

🍷 Join Les Dames d’Escoffier Philadelphia for an exceptional evening of wine education and tasting at Panorama.

We’re delighted to welcome Dame Mollie Battenhouse, Master of Wine, along with William Eccleston, Sommelier and Beverage Director, for a guided tasting featuring four distinctive wines—two whites and two reds—paired with cheeses, fruit, and preserves.

Learn what makes each wine unique, gain insights from two respected wine professionals, and enjoy an engaging evening with fellow food and wine enthusiasts.

📍 Panorama Restaurant
📅 June 9 | 5:30 PM

Seats are limited.

🎟 Reserve your spot today:
Wine Tasting Registration https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wine-tasting-with-dame-mollie-battenhouse

LES DAMES D’ESCOFFIER INTERNATIONAL – PHILADELPHIA CHAPTERWine Tasing at PanoramaTuesday, June 9, 20265:30 PMPanorama RestaurantPenn’s View Hotel14 N Front StreetPhiladelphia, PAJoin Les Dames d’Escoffier Philadelphia for an evening of wine education, discovery, and connection in Panorama’...

05/28/2026

Special thanks to for the informative lecture on Social Media tips! set out a wonderful lunch menu so we could lunch and learn. We know multitasking! Much of our programming is open to the community and you are welcomed to join us.

05/21/2026

Want to make that picture jump off the screen? Want to make the reel of your amazing dining experience go viral? Want to bring thousands of views to your local food business? Join us at on Wednesday, May 27th from 11:30-1:30 PM for a lunch and learn on the Tips and Tricks of Social Media with Philadelphia-based publicist and content creator . Just a few tickets remain!

Kory Aversa, CEO and President of Aversa PR, will lead a social media discussion including how to step up your Instagram game, tips for content, the intersection of PR and social media and more. We will enjoy a brief presentation and big picture overview over lunch and everyone is asked to send in questions ahead of time for our discussion: What is your burning social media question you always wanted to ask? What is your biggest challenge with social media right now? And any other notes you want to send. Kory will review them ahead and try to incorporate as much as possible into the session. 

This event is open to the public. Ticket link in bio. Ticket price includes two-course lunch, soft drinks, tax and tip.

Photo: A 25 cent martini that is part of the lunch experience from the amazing female-run kitchen led by NOLA Dame Meg Bickford....

05/20/2026

All Philly members are welcomed to our open board meeting. Just RSVP for a zoom link and check out the work the board is doing. Also hear about ways you can get more involved and meet more of your industry sisters.

05/13/2026

Please join us at PJ Clarke's on Wednesday, May 27th from 11:30-1:30 PM for a lunch and learn on the Tips and Tricks of Social Media with Philadelphia-based publicist and content creator Kory Aversa.

Kory Aversa, CEO and President of Aversa PR, will lead a social media discussion including how to step up your Instagram game, tips for content, the intersection of PR and social media and more. We will enjoy a brief presentation and big picture overview over lunch and everyone is asked to send in questions ahead of time for our discussion: What is your burning social media question you always wanted to ask? What is your biggest challenge with social media right now? And any other notes you want to send. Kory will review them ahead and try to incorporate as much as possible into the session.

This event is open to the public. Ticket link below. Ticket price includes two-course lunch, soft drinks, tax and tip.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tips-and-tricks-of-social-media

04/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year's Women in Food Reception at ! It was an evening of great food and conversation AND we announced the winners of our annual Outstanding in Her Field Awards: Rose Levy Beranbaum of , Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton of and Michele Leff of ! They will be honored at this year's Heritage Dinner at on Sunday, September 13th from 4-7 PM. Tickets are now on sale- link below. Make sure to get your tickets now- early bird pricing ends June 15th!

Photos: Philly ChitChat
Ticket Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/heritage-dinner--2026