Les Dames d'Escoffier International - St. Louis

03/24/2026

Join us Sunday April 26th for a delicious afternoon with Bijoux Handcrafted Chocolates! We'll learn from owner and chocolatier Meggie Mobley (and of course sample some goods!) Tickets below; discounts available for students, St. Louis Culinary Society and ACF Chef de Cuisine Association of St. Louis members!

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02/17/2026

Do you know a woman studying in the culinary fields? We are accepting scholarship applications for the Fall 2026 semester! In addition to the scholarships listed below, a $1000 scholarship is available specifically for a graduating high school senior. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeycMBcAzHTKR65OIB-J5osBsd-2nj73L3zMZ2da_8G4vTMHA/viewform

11/15/2025

Here’s a sneak peek at just a few of the items waiting for you in our Best Dame Auction! Bidding closes Sunday at 6p.

https://new.biddingowl.com/bestdameauction

11/14/2025

The Best Dame Culinary Auction is BACK! We've got stocking stuffers, outings, classes, local dinners - all for a great cause! Bidding ends Sunday 11/16 at 6p so don't miss out!

Les Dames d’Escoffier St. Louisis the St. Louis chapter of an international organization of women leaders in food, beverage, farming, hospitality, and the culinary arts. Think chefs, sommeliers, bakers, distillers, farmers, food writers, restaurant owners, educators, chocolatiers, nonprofit founde...

08/04/2025

Join us for this unique opportunity to savor exquisite small-batch cocktail tastings from St. Louis' finest distilleries, along with a delectable array of nibbles from The Social Affair. With the excitement of a "Golden Ticket" raffle item, this event promises to be a delightful adventure for your taste buds!

When: Wednesday, August 6th
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00pm
Where: The Dogwood in the Grove
4308 Manchester Avenue
St Louis, MO 63110
(Parking is available at The Family Care Health Center located at 4352 Manchester Avenue (a one minute walk from The Dogwood)

Celebrate with unlimited tastings from:

One Life Spirits
San Luigi Spirits
Millpond Brewery
Blacksmith Artisanal Spirits
Square One Distillery
Switchgrass Spirits
J Rieger
Still 630 Distillery
Pickney Bend Distillery
1220 Spirits
The Social Affair

$45 per ticket - Includes unlimited sampling from our amazing vendors and delicious hors d'oeuvres by The Social Affair
$20 per ticket - DD (includes hors d'oeuvres from

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Every ticket purchased helps fund culinary scholarships and micro-grants for aspiring women leaders in the industry, making your participation not just enjoyable but impactful. Join our warm and welcoming community in celebrating skill, collaboration, and a cocktail of good causes—because who doesn’t want to raise a glass for a great cause? We can't wait to see you there!

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07/29/2025

COMING UP NEXT WEEK:

Our annual fundraiser is back - "Small Batch, Big Taste" is a fundraiser for Les Dames d'Escoffier International. This year's event will be held again at The Dogwood on August 6, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

This cocktail party is designed to promote local makers of fine spirits while raising money for women’s culinary scholarships and education. This year, we’re featuring more vendors than ever, including some local beer makers this year. Full list of vendors coming soon!

Get your tickets via the link HERE:

https://square.link/u/MdLP9f84

03/11/2025

💥ONLY 2 WEEKS TO GO! DON”T MISS OUT💥

This year’s awards include an exciting array of immersive experiences designed to empower women across the food, beverage, and hospitality industries.

Each Legacy Award winner will spend approximately one week working alongside distinguished LDEI members in a dynamic mentorship setting. The awards are open to professional women from the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Tuscany and Canada who are not current or past members of LDEI and have at least two years of professional experience in their industry.

In 2025, six exciting mentorship experiences are available in the following categories and locations:

⭐️Culinary & Hospitality – Ann Arbor Chapter
⭐️Culinary Education – Dallas Chapter
Restaurant & Agriculture – Hawai’i Chapter
⭐️Culinary Entrepreneurship – New England Chapter
⭐️Journalism – St. Louis Chapter
⭐️Food Policy & Advocacy – Washington D.C. Chapter

In proud partnership with

Link in bio for all the application details 👆👆👆

01/29/2025

We are so amazed that our upcoming Foodie Trivia event is almost sold out! We have one table left, please visit our website to register!
https://ldeistl.org/event/dames-trivia/

We're excited to celebrate and collaborate with these women leading the way in St. Louis’ restaurant scene. If you did not get a table this year, stay tuned for next year! 🥂

Alicia Aboussie, proprietor of Aya Sophia Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine
**LAST TABLE! Reserve it before it sells out!**

Melissa Downs, proprietor of Cyrano's Cafe
Her Table is sold out!

We cannot wait to share more about this event, and more about who we are and what we do.

01/27/2025

We are so amazed that our upcoming Foodie Trivia event has already sold out!

We're excited to celebrate and collaborate with these women leading the way in St. Louis’ restaurant scene. If you did not get a table this year, stay tuned for next year! 🥂

Alexandra Richman of Sasha’s Wine Bar on DeMun and Sasha's On Shaw
Her Table is sold out!

Chef Jesse Mendica of Olive + Oak
Her Table is sold out!

01/25/2025

We are so amazed that our upcoming Foodie Trivia event has already sold out!

We're excited to celebrate and collaborate with these women leading the way in St. Louis’ restaurant scene.

Darla Crask, owner of Ices Plain & Fancy
Her Table is sold out!

Elisa Lewis of Grace Meat + Three
Her Table is sold out!

01/23/2025

We are so amazed that our upcoming Foodie Trivia event has already sold out!

We're excited to celebrate and collaborate with these women leading the way in St. Louis’ restaurant scene.

Tara Gallina, proprietor of Vicia, Winslow's Table, and Bistro La Floraison ~ Her Table is sold out!

Marie-Anne Velasco, Chef and co-owner at N**o House STL ~ Her Table is sold out!