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Women Chefs and Restaurateurs are holding their annual conference in Washington DC starting Sunday, November 1st. What is unique about the conference is the women chefs preapre all the food as opposed to the hotel staff. This means awesome food by the country's leading women chefs. This year you have an opportunity to enjoy the Women Who Inspire Awards Reception and Dinner. If you are a foodie at heart and want to mingle with the creme de la creme of women chefs then you must attend. This is the first time they are opening the gala dinner and awards to the general public.
Mistress of Ceremonies: Carla Hall, Alchemy Caterers and Finalist on Bravo’s “Top Chef”
Participating Chefs:
Barbara Black, Black Salt, Washington, DC
Amy Brandwein, Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City, VA
Jennifer Carroll; 10 Arts and Ritz Carlton; Philadelphia, PA
Amanda Cook, City Zen, Washington, DC
Elizabeth Falkner, Citizen Cake, San Francisco, CA
Gabrielle Hamilton, Prune, New York, NY
Kate Jansen, Willow, Washington, DC
Melissa Kelly ; Primo Restaurants ; Tuscon, AZ, Orlando, FL and Rockland, ME
Barbara Lynch; Number 9 Park, B&G Oysters, The Butcher Shop, DRINK and others; Boston, MA
Tracy O’Grady, Willow, Washington, DC
Shannon Overmiller, The Majestic, Alexandria, Virginia
Nora Pouillon, Restaurant Nora, Washington, DC
Michelle Poteaux, Bastille, Alexandria, VA
Annie Quatrano; Bacchanalia, Floataway, Quinones and Star Provisions; Atlanta, GA
Susan Spicer, Bayona, New Orleans, LA
The Professional Culinary and Pastry Programs at L’Academie de Cuisine
Women Chefs & Restaurateurs (WCR) will honor top women culinary professionals who are inspiring new generations of women chefs at its 10th annual “Women Who Inspire” gala dinner and awards ceremony on November 1.
At the event, a local woman chef will receive the night’s highest honor for achieving a true “first” in the culinary profession. The event will feature an array of dishes prepared by top women chefs and restaurateurs from across the country, making for a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience.
Tickets to this unique culinary experience are available online at www.womenchefs.org. Tckets are priced at $195 for individuals or $1,365 per table of eight.
WHEN: Sunday, November 1, 2009
6:00-7:00 p.m. Wine and Hors d’Oeuvre Reception
7:00-10:00 p.m. Four Course Dinner and Awards
WHERE: The Ritz Carlton, 1150 22nd Street, NW Washington, DC 20037
More than 50 percent of the food service industry workforce are women, yet few reach the upper echelons of their profession. WCR’s national conference supports the organization’s mission to promote and enhance the education, advancement and connection of women in the culinary industry.
