Les Dames d'Escoffier Washington, D.C. Chapter

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Les Dames d’Escoffier is the only organization of its kind: a world wide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage & hospitality.

This Labor Day we're casting a spotlight on women in the workforce who have shaped history and broken barriers with too ...
09/07/2026

This Labor Day we're casting a spotlight on women in the workforce who have shaped history and broken barriers with too little recognition. For all women out there hustling, leading, innovating, creating, and sustaining families and communities - your labor matters, you are valued, and your contributions deserve to be recognized and fairly compensated. Thank you for your tireless contributions.

Les Dames DC Regional Chapter Congratulates Our 2026 Grantee Food Justice DMV is an all-volunteer collective that delive...
09/03/2026

Les Dames DC Regional Chapter Congratulates Our 2026 Grantee Food Justice DMV is an all-volunteer collective that delivers culturally appropriate food directly to the homes of over 13,000 undocumented and asylum-seeking migrant families in the DMV—many of whom are currently in hiding. Since its founding in 2020, the organization has delivered over one million boxes of food, diapers, formula, and sanitary products. Approximately 90% of recipients are women with children. This grant will fund 332 home deliveries, reaching an estimated 1,66

Les Dames DC Regional Chapter Congratulates Our 2026 Grantee City Blossoms. City Blossoms is a Washington, D.C.-based n...
09/03/2026

Les Dames DC Regional Chapter Congratulates Our 2026 Grantee City Blossoms. City Blossoms is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit (est. 2008) that transforms unused land in underserved neighborhoods into youth-centered community gardens. Their Community Green Spaces program served 1,493 children, youth, and adults in 2025 through free drop-in programming, school field trips, cooking days with fresh garden produce, and community events. Gardens are located in Shaw, Columbia Heights, Brightwood Park, Fort Stanton, and Lincoln Heights.



Les Dames DC Regional Chapter Congratulates Our 2026 Grantee Cultivating Community. They are a Prince George’s County-ba...
09/02/2026

Les Dames DC Regional Chapter Congratulates Our 2026 Grantee Cultivating Community. They are a Prince George’s County-based food sovereignty nonprofit that is launching a workforce development program for women abuse survivors. Participants in the “Cultivating Independence: Survivor Farm & Cottage Food Workforce Program,” will receive hands-on training in urban agriculture, food preservation, and cottage food business practices—equipping them with practical skills for personal food security and supplemental income.



Les Dames DC Regional Chapter Congratulates Our 2026 Grantee Root to Table. Root to Table is a Virginia-based 501(c)(3) ...
09/01/2026

Les Dames DC Regional Chapter Congratulates Our 2026 Grantee Root to Table. Root to Table is a Virginia-based 501(c)(3) that uses immersive farm-to-table events to connect small-scale and beginning women farmers with buyers, chefs, and the public. Their 2026 flagship event, “Salute to Women,” will run as two sessions—Northern Virginia (August 23) and Central Virginia (August 30)—serving approximately 300 participants, 60 to 70% of whom are women. Our grant will support marketing to recruit minority women farmers, structured networking, and evaluation.


08/29/2026

What being a member of Les Dames means to Jennifer and Brooke... Thanks ladies 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Glad you are here

We gathered, shared an abundant table and collected healthy fare for Baltimore’s where Dame Taueret Thomas is Directo...
08/28/2026

We gathered, shared an abundant table and collected healthy fare for Baltimore’s where Dame Taueret Thomas is Director of Gastronomy. The Dames were generous!

Gen Z is changing the way we eat, drink, and dine out. Their preferences influence everything from menu innovation and b...
08/27/2026

Gen Z is changing the way we eat, drink, and dine out. Their preferences influence everything from menu innovation and beverage choices to social media trends and where people decide to spend their money. For restaurants and hospitality businesses, keeping up with this generation is becoming more important than ever.

To register : Link in bio or www.lesdamesdc.org

Join the Washington, D.C. Regional Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International for a timely Zoom webinar on the latest food and beverage trends shaping Gen Z's dining habits. You'll gain a better understanding of what this generation values, how their tastes are evolving, and what businesses can do to connect with these influential consumers.

This Zoom webinar is open to Les Dames members and the public. Registration required.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the food industry's leading trend experts and learn what Gen Z is looking for next.

Reserve your spot today! Zoom link will be emailed to registrants the day before the event.

This Event Is Free. Donations Are Welcome.
This webinar is free to attend. If you're able, we invite you to donate in support of the Washington, D.C. Regional Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International.

Welcome to the 2026/2027 Board of Directors, leading the future of women in culinary and hospitality.
08/25/2026

Welcome to the 2026/2027 Board of Directors, leading the future of women in culinary and hospitality.

08/23/2026

Getting to know Les Dame DC members. Thanks Christina Bradshaw and Jodi Lehr for sharing what being a member means to you. A special thank you to DC Central Kitchen for hosting us.

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