Happy Birthday, Les Dames d’Escoffier
By Leslie Foley
Who better to put on a birthday celebration than the Les Dames d’Escoffier San Antonio Chapter? An elegant evening presented by HEB, chefs, restaurant owners, and women leaders in the fields of food, nutrition, wine, beverages, hospitality, arts of the table, agriculture, and more assembled a large, one-of-a-kind gathering. Accentuating the gala was a beautifully-presented four-course cuisine, outstanding wines, and an over-the-top auction which raised thousands of dollars, as well as an alcohol pull, centerpiece raffle, live music, and dancing. One impressive auction item featured a private BBQ demonstration by Chef Jason Dady, which included dinner for 10 guests at one of his restaurants, dinner for 10 at The Jerk Shack, and a culinary cooking set for each guest, which sold for a grand total of $15,000! Funds raised support LDEISA’s scholarship and grant programs for women in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. ◼︎
