Les Dames d'Escoffier South Florida Chapter

We invite our fellow Dames to join us for a special Wine Tasting & Holiday Shopping event at Papageno's Wine & Provisions in Fort Lauderdale on November 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests are welcome, too! This private evening includes a guided wine tasting, a tour of their unique selection of gourmet provisions and chocolates, and hors d'oeuvres by LENORE NOLAN-RYAN, INC. Plus, 10% of any sales made will be donated to our scholarship fund. 📍 Where: Papageno's Wine & Provisions 💲 Cost: $45 📅 RSVP by November 1 We can't wait to toast with you! 🍷 #LesDamesSouthFL #WineTasting #HolidayShopping

We invite our esteemed Dames to join us for an exclusive Spring event: Cooking with Herbs, Botanicals and Flowers, on Saturday, April 20th, at 11:30 AM. This delightful gathering will feature a stunning, floral-infused menu, along with the opportunity to share your own culinary creations! We encourage Dames to bring a dish that complements the theme, allowing us to celebrate the vibrant flavors of spring together. This event serves as a fundraiser for our scholarship program, empowering future culinary and hospitality leaders. RSVP by April 15th to secure your spot! #LesDamesSoFL #SpringEvent #ScholarshipFundraiser

We are thrilled to announce Diella Collins, a Johnson & Wales Culinary program student from West Palm Beach, FL, as the recipient of our 2023 scholarship, continuing our tradition of supporting aspiring culinary professionals. Congratulations, Diella! Thanks to the generosity of our donors, partners, and community, we were able to award Diella a $2,500 scholarship to further her studies in the culinary arts. We are truly grateful for your support in helping us shape the future of this valuable profession. The South Florida chapter launched the scholarship program in 2018, and it is a testament to our commitment to empowering the next generation of culinary talent. We remain dedicated to championing students in their culinary pursuits and building a brighter future for our industry. #LesDamesSoFL #LesDamesSoFLScholarship #CulinaryScholarship

During the weekend, the Dames of LDEI SoFL gathered at the renowned Rum Room in Miami Beach for an unforgettable experience of delectable cuisine and rum tasting. The first rum was a light blend with captivating tones of grapefruit and cinnamon, handcrafted at St. Augustine Distillery -- in the nation's (and Florida's) oldest city. Next, we indulged in the Papa's Pilar Flagship Dark rum from Key West. The Rum Room's talented mixologist, Anton, showed us the rooster emblem adorning the Pilar bottle, a nod to Key West's roosters, and the bottle's top featured a beautifully embossed compass. We were delighted by its harmonious tones of cherry and cinnamon. To cleanse our palates, we had triangles of pineapple lightly dusted with cinnamon and dipped in honey. Thank you to the talented Ismael Laselle, Executive Chef at the Miami Beach Convention Center, whose culinary artistry created a delectable lunch for the day. We also extend our deepest gratitude to The Rum Room for graciously hosting us, Anton, their mixologist, for enlightening and guiding us through this rum tasting, and to all the Dames and guests who joined us at this memorable gathering. Lastly, we thank the generous contributors of our Raffle, which was filled with wines, beverages, a cheese-tasting platter, a coffee table book, and even cigars. Everyone was a winner! #LesDamesSoFL #RumTasting