Over 175 women gathered for the inaugural event with an inspiring keynote address from Lidia Bastianich.Photo Caption: NYCWIF 2007 (l to r) Dame Liz Young, Denisse Oller, Dame Lidia Bastianich (WCR founding member) and Daisy Martinez.
Monday, 1/26/2009
The beautiful 'Save the Date' and invitation announcements were created by Culinary Alliance board member, accomplished art director and author Ellen Swandiak. Click on the image to see more of her work.
The Chefs at NYC Women in Food 2007
Chefs Einav Gefen, Kathryn Gordon, Sabrina Sexton, Erica Wides, Rebecca Milliken, Gerri Sarnataro and scores more volunteers created a sumptuous buffet for the inaugural NYCWIF event in 2007. This year, we had hors d'oeuvre with local, sustainable food donated by Satur Farms and Whole Foods Market!
Women Chefs & Restaurateurs
The mission of the Women Chefs & Restaurateurs (WCR) is to promote the education and advancement of women in the restaurant industry and the betterment of the industry as a whole. Formed in 1993 by eight of the nation's top women chefs and restaurateurs, WCR has grown to a national membership of over 2,000 members, offering a variety of networking, professional and support services. Click on the image above to go to www.womenchefs.org
New York Women's Culinary Alliance
New York Women's Culinary Alliance (NYWCA) is an organization that promotes cooperation and education among women in the food industry. The membership of the Alliance, which includes a cross section of food professionals, share information through member generated programs and seminars. The Alliance also participates in community affairs through volunteer work and fund raising. Click on the image above to go to www.nywca.org
Les Dames d'Escoffier NY
Les Dames d'Escoffier is an international organization of women leaders who create a supportive culture in their communities to achieve excellence in the food, beverage and hospitality professions. Les Dames d'Escoffier is the only organization of its kind: a world wide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality. The invitation-only membership, composed of 27 individual chapters across the United States and Canada, is highly diversified and reflects the multifaceted fields of contemporary gastronomy and hospitality. Click on the image above to visit www.ldny.org