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Les Dames d'Escoffier NY

Founding Chapter @lesdamesintl. Leaders in food, beverage & hospitality supporting aspiring professional women via education, advocacy & philanthropy.

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Join us in welcoming the 2026 Board of Les Dames d’Escoffier New York!⁠

We are thrilled to be led by this extraordinary group of women who will guide our chapter in the year ahead, advancing our mission to support and uplift women across the food, beverage, and hospitality industries.⁠


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It wouldn’t be the weekend without a great glass of wine. 🍷 Support Dame Robin Epperson by picking up a bottle from Saltbird Cellars or stopping by Drink Chronicle for your next pour.⁠

@saltbirdcellars @drinkchronicle @robinepp


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Dame Sunny Gandara shares her unique career path, where her love of food and animals comes together in unexpected ways. Swipe to learn more.


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Dame Sunny Gandara shares her unique career path, where her love of food and animals comes together in unexpected ways. Swipe to learn more.


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Dame Sunny Gandara shares her unique career path, where her love of food and animals comes together in unexpected ways. Swipe to learn more.


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Dame Sunny Gandara shares her unique career path, where her love of food and animals comes together in unexpected ways. Swipe to learn more.


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Dame Sunny Gandara shares her unique career path, where her love of food and animals comes together in unexpected ways. Swipe to learn more.


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Dame Sunny Gandara shares her unique career path, where her love of food and animals comes together in unexpected ways. Swipe to learn more.


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Dame Sunny Gandara shares her unique career path, where her love of food and animals comes together in unexpected ways. Swipe to learn more.


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Dame Sunny Gandara shares her unique career path, where her love of food and animals comes together in unexpected ways. Swipe to learn more.


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Congratulations to Dame Pascaline Lepeltier and the entire team at Chambers on being recognized by The New York Times as the No. 29 restaurant on their list of the 100 Best Restaurants in New York City. 👏⁠

Be sure to stop by and experience for yourself why Chambers earned a place among New York’s top dining destinations.⁠


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Congratulations to Dame Pascaline Lepeltier and the entire team at Chambers on being recognized by The New York Times as the No. 29 restaurant on their list of the 100 Best Restaurants in New York City. 👏⁠

Be sure to stop by and experience for yourself why Chambers earned a place among New York’s top dining destinations.⁠


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This evening was not only a celebration of Grande Dame Lidia Bastianich, but also of the remarkable women who make up LDNY and the aspiring women we are proud to support through our mission.

Thank you to @briana.balducci for beautifully capturing such a special evening.


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Dame Bobbie Lloyd recently shared Magnolia Bakery with her fellow London Dames while preparing for the bakery’s pop-up launching June 10. 🧁⁠

The London Dames came out to support Bobbie for the pre-opening, and we love seeing Dames building connections and celebrating one another around the world.⁠


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Dame Bobbie Lloyd recently shared Magnolia Bakery with her fellow London Dames while preparing for the bakery’s pop-up launching June 10. 🧁⁠

The London Dames came out to support Bobbie for the pre-opening, and we love seeing Dames building connections and celebrating one another around the world.⁠


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Dame Bobbie Lloyd recently shared Magnolia Bakery with her fellow London Dames while preparing for the bakery’s pop-up launching June 10. 🧁⁠

The London Dames came out to support Bobbie for the pre-opening, and we love seeing Dames building connections and celebrating one another around the world.⁠


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Dame Bobbie Lloyd recently shared Magnolia Bakery with her fellow London Dames while preparing for the bakery’s pop-up launching June 10. 🧁⁠

The London Dames came out to support Bobbie for the pre-opening, and we love seeing Dames building connections and celebrating one another around the world.⁠


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4 days ago

In honor of National Wine Day, Dame JoAnn LoGiurato is sharing her expert tips for choosing wine like a sommelier. 🍷⁠

📌Save this post for the next time you’re browsing the wine aisle and looking for the perfect bottle.⁠

Comment below with your current go-to wine so others can discover a new favorite.💭⁠


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In honor of National Wine Day, Dame JoAnn LoGiurato is sharing her expert tips for choosing wine like a sommelier. 🍷⁠

📌Save this post for the next time you’re browsing the wine aisle and looking for the perfect bottle.⁠

Comment below with your current go-to wine so others can discover a new favorite.💭⁠


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In honor of National Wine Day, Dame JoAnn LoGiurato is sharing her expert tips for choosing wine like a sommelier. 🍷⁠

📌Save this post for the next time you’re browsing the wine aisle and looking for the perfect bottle.⁠

Comment below with your current go-to wine so others can discover a new favorite.💭⁠


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5 days ago

In honor of National Wine Day, Dame JoAnn LoGiurato is sharing her expert tips for choosing wine like a sommelier. 🍷⁠

📌Save this post for the next time you’re browsing the wine aisle and looking for the perfect bottle.⁠

Comment below with your current go-to wine so others can discover a new favorite.💭⁠


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In honor of National Wine Day, Dame JoAnn LoGiurato is sharing her expert tips for choosing wine like a sommelier. 🍷⁠

📌Save this post for the next time you’re browsing the wine aisle and looking for the perfect bottle.⁠

Comment below with your current go-to wine so others can discover a new favorite.💭⁠


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5 days ago

In honor of National Wine Day, Dame JoAnn LoGiurato is sharing her expert tips for choosing wine like a sommelier. 🍷⁠

📌Save this post for the next time you’re browsing the wine aisle and looking for the perfect bottle.⁠

Comment below with your current go-to wine so others can discover a new favorite.💭⁠


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Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates who have dedicated so much hard work and commitment to reach this milestone. Wishing you continued success, purpose, and focus as you step into your next chapter!👏


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Looking for a recipe to serve your guests this holiday weekend? Try Dame Tara Bench’s fresh twist on a classic: Italian Potato Salad with Balsamic Vinegar 🥔🍅⁠

Made with seasonal ingredients like ripe tomatoes, it’s the perfect balance of bright, simple, and flavorful for any gathering.⁠

Comment DAME and we’ll send you the recipe! 🍅⁠


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It all began over 50 years ago with our founding chapter, Les Dames d’Escoffier New York. For five decades, we’ve championed women across our industry while uplifting and inspiring future generations.

Today, we honor all the women who came before us, especially our founder, Carol Brock. Here’s to 50 more years of collaboration, support, and lasting impact in our industry.

Save the date and join us in celebrating our 50th Anniversary Gala on Monday, November 9th, featuring Grande Dame Lidia Bastianich. More details to come, we hope to see you there.🥂

🎥: @briana.balducci


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Dames from various chapters including LDNY were recently featured in FSR Magazine, sharing their perspectives on the hospitality insights and trends shaping mid-2026.⁠

Dame Kate Howell, Dame Stephanie Jaeger, Dame Kara Nielsen, and Dame Barbara Sibley each offered valuable insights spanning beverage trends, dining culture, consumer behavior, and the evolving landscape of restaurant operations.⁠

Comment DAME below to receive the link to read the full article. ✨⁠


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A huge thank you to our generous sponsors for making our raffle possible for our event featuring Grande Dame Lidia Bastianich. Your support helped bring together an incredible selection of prizes valued at over $4,000. All the proceeds benefited the LDNY Scholarship Fund.⁠

Thank you to Lidia Bastianich, ICIF, Decanter Fine Wine Encounter, Constellation Brands, Francine’s Outrageous Kitchen, Chloe Zale Collective, Saveur Magazine + Burlap & Barrel, Dame Cathy Coluccio Fazzolari, GLAMTÌ, Piro Olive Oil, Becco NYC, Sottocasa Harlem.⁠

@lidiabastianich @becconyc @silviabaldinistrawberryandsage @decanter @glamti_usa @saveurmag @burlapandbarrel @chloezalecollective @cathycolucciofazzolari@francineoutrageouskitchen @constellationbrands @burlapandbarrel @dcoluccioandsons @oliopiro @sottocasawburg @icif_italia @icifusa @ruffino_1877


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A huge thank you to our generous sponsors for making our raffle possible for our event featuring Grande Dame Lidia Bastianich. Your support helped bring together an incredible selection of prizes valued at over $4,000. All the proceeds benefited the LDNY Scholarship Fund.⁠

Thank you to Lidia Bastianich, ICIF, Decanter Fine Wine Encounter, Constellation Brands, Francine’s Outrageous Kitchen, Chloe Zale Collective, Saveur Magazine + Burlap & Barrel, Dame Cathy Coluccio Fazzolari, GLAMTÌ, Piro Olive Oil, Becco NYC, Sottocasa Harlem.⁠

@lidiabastianich @becconyc @silviabaldinistrawberryandsage @decanter @glamti_usa @saveurmag @burlapandbarrel @chloezalecollective @cathycolucciofazzolari@francineoutrageouskitchen @constellationbrands @burlapandbarrel @dcoluccioandsons @oliopiro @sottocasawburg @icif_italia @icifusa @ruffino_1877


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A huge thank you to our generous sponsors for making our raffle possible for our event featuring Grande Dame Lidia Bastianich. Your support helped bring together an incredible selection of prizes valued at over $4,000. All the proceeds benefited the LDNY Scholarship Fund.⁠

Thank you to Lidia Bastianich, ICIF, Decanter Fine Wine Encounter, Constellation Brands, Francine’s Outrageous Kitchen, Chloe Zale Collective, Saveur Magazine + Burlap & Barrel, Dame Cathy Coluccio Fazzolari, GLAMTÌ, Piro Olive Oil, Becco NYC, Sottocasa Harlem.⁠

@lidiabastianich @becconyc @silviabaldinistrawberryandsage @decanter @glamti_usa @saveurmag @burlapandbarrel @chloezalecollective @cathycolucciofazzolari@francineoutrageouskitchen @constellationbrands @burlapandbarrel @dcoluccioandsons @oliopiro @sottocasawburg @icif_italia @icifusa @ruffino_1877


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A huge thank you to our generous sponsors for making our raffle possible for our event featuring Grande Dame Lidia Bastianich. Your support helped bring together an incredible selection of prizes valued at over $4,000. All the proceeds benefited the LDNY Scholarship Fund.⁠

Thank you to Lidia Bastianich, ICIF, Decanter Fine Wine Encounter, Constellation Brands, Francine’s Outrageous Kitchen, Chloe Zale Collective, Saveur Magazine + Burlap & Barrel, Dame Cathy Coluccio Fazzolari, GLAMTÌ, Piro Olive Oil, Becco NYC, Sottocasa Harlem.⁠

@lidiabastianich @becconyc @silviabaldinistrawberryandsage @decanter @glamti_usa @saveurmag @burlapandbarrel @chloezalecollective @cathycolucciofazzolari@francineoutrageouskitchen @constellationbrands @burlapandbarrel @dcoluccioandsons @oliopiro @sottocasawburg @icif_italia @icifusa @ruffino_1877


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