THE NEW YORK CHAPTER is one of the local chapters of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, an organization consisting of women leaders in the food, wine and hospitality industries. In all there are twenty-seven chapters, of which Les Dames d'Escoffier New York the founding and largest chapter with 147 members.
Our main mission is education, advocacy and philanthropy. One of our primary goals is to support and encourage members to share their knowledge through programs and other chapter activities and to encourage talented young women to become the leaders of tomorrow in their chosen fields.
ACTIVITIES
- Fund–raising for culinary scholarships
- Community outreach in the culinary arena
- Mentoring
- Dame–sponsored events and programs
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The New York Chapter, its funds and its activities are managed by the Board of Directors. It is comprised of four officers, ten directors at large and the immediate past President. click here
PRESIDENTS OF LDNY
Outstanding professional women in the food, wine and hospitality industries have served as the presidents of the New York Chapter of Les Dames d´Escoffier.. click here
MEMBERSHIP
Individuals are invited to join Les Dames d’Escoffier New York on the basis of accomplishment in their fields. For our Membership Policy, click here Members enjoy successful careers as chefs and restaurateurs, cookbook authors, food journalists and historians, wine professionals, food publicists, culinary educators and hospitality executives—a list that is by no means exhaustive—in a wide array of food and beverage–related areas. To view a list of our members in Les Dames d’Escoffier New York, click here
FALE'S LIBRARY INITIATIVE
In honor of Dame Carol Brock,Les Dames d´Escoffier New York, in partnership with the Fales Library, is creating the "Carol Brock/Les Dames d´Escoffier New Acquisitions Program" at New York University's esteemed Fales Library-- now home to one of the most important cookbook collections in the country. To find out more, click here.
NOTABLE EVENTS
Throughout the year, LDNY hosts culinary and wine-related events, most of which are open to nonmembers. These programs include lectures, panel discussions, food and wine tastings, book signings, food and wine trips and cooking demonstrations, as well as an annual scholarship awards ceremony and an annual induction ceremony event. click here
BROCHURE
Click here to download the Les Dames d´Escoffier International brochure. click here
OUR HISTORY
Les Dames d´Escoffier New York (LDNY), a precursor to Les Dames d´Escoffier International, began as an offshoot to the prestigious, all-male organization Les Amis d´Escoffier. In 1973, Les Dames d’Escoffier New York became the first organization devoted to professional women in wine, food and hospitality when culinary writer Carol Brock received a charter to form a new, autonomous "ladies chapter"—for professional women only. In 1976, fifty highly regarded women in the fields of food, fine beverages and hospitality held their investiture at the French Consulate, and Les Dames d’Escoffier New York (LDNY) was born. click here
AUGUSTE ESCOFFIER
Our organization is named for Auguste Escoffier, the legendary French chef, restaurateur and culinary writer who updated traditional French cooking. click here
CAROL BROCK, LDEI FOUNDER
New York Dame Carol Brock founded Les Dames d'Escoffier in 1976. Shortly afterwards, the New York Chapter became the founding and largest chapter. To read Carol's biography, click here.
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