Les Dames d'Escoffier Kansas City MO

Les Dames d'Escoffier Kansas City MO Les Dames d'Escoffier is an international group of professional women working in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality.

It boasts 42 chapters worldwide, including our local Kansas City chapter, which has over 60 members.

Meet Chanel Griffin, one of our amazing LDEI KC 2026–27 scholarship recipients! 🎉Chanel is passionate about food access,...
06/16/2026

Meet Chanel Griffin, one of our amazing LDEI KC 2026–27 scholarship recipients! 🎉

Chanel is passionate about food access, nutrition education, and youth empowerment. She’s currently managing Build Trybe’s Seed to Plate program where she teaches youth culinary and farming skills and launched seasonal farm dinners featuring ingredients grown on-site. 🌱🍽️

“I enjoy cooking with fresh herbs and am committed to equipping youth with lifelong skills that can be learned both on the farm and in the kitchen,” says Chanel. 🌿

Chanel is pursuing a master’s in horticulture (Urban Food Systems) at Kansas State University and brings experience as a nutritionist and AmeriCorps alumnus. 🎓

LDEI KC is proud to award Chanel a $3,000 scholarship to support her work in food systems, education, and community organizing. 💙

Meet James Beard award-winning chef Celina Tio of Belfry Collective! She is one of the talented local women contributing...
06/15/2026

Meet James Beard award-winning chef Celina Tio of Belfry Collective! She is one of the talented local women contributing to the Bastille Day Pique-Nique, our French-style picnic for two (includes cocktail for two and a bottle of wine) that is on sale now. 🇫🇷🧺

Celina’s dish for the bag? A bold and savory Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad with Chimichurri. 🍠🫘🌿

5 minutes with Celina:

What ingredient are you loving lately? Argentine Chorizo sausage - I make it, but it’s different than Mexican or Spanish Chorizo and makes the BEST sandwich.

Favorite cooking item that you couldn’t live without? Small victorinox plastic paring knife. : )

Favorite meal as a kid? My dad would make braised pork in a crock pot and towards the end would add hard boiled eggs. Even though the yolk was definitely hard cooked and olive green on the outside, it was the most porky, rich, delicious hard boiled egg you could ever eat.

A chef that inspired you? Julian Child and my Grandfather, Julian. That’s why my first restaurant was called JULIAN - combined my two culinary inspirations together.

What’s your picnic basket essential? Manchego cheese
What are you ordering for happy hour? Bourbon, Rye, or a crisp white wine.

What do you love most about running your restaurant? Learning new things (how to take apart my pasta machine to fix it) and engaging with guests - new ones and regulars.

If your dish was a Disney character, which character would it be? Pluto (he looks like a sweet potato) and Mushu (because he’s spicy hahah).

Bags sold out last year, so don’t delay: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bastille-day-pique-nique-by-les-dames-descoffier-tickets-1987363096520?aff=oddtdtcreator! 🔥

Join us for our next Dames Who Drink: Affogato ‘Bout It at The Classic Cup Cellar! 🍨☕️🍷Thursday, June 11 | 4:00–8:00 PM ...
06/11/2026

Join us for our next Dames Who Drink: Affogato ‘Bout It at The Classic Cup Cellar! 🍨☕️🍷

Thursday, June 11 | 4:00–8:00 PM (come & go — open to the public, all ages)

Join us for a gelato + espresso + amaro pop-up with Dame Kimrey Burmeister of Affogato 'bout it. It’s a relaxed chance to meet Dames, potential Dames, and other great people in KC. Event will be held in the Classic Cup Cafe cellar (use Central Parking Garage entrance between 47th & Nichols).

Guests are responsible for their own food & drinks.

Come for the treats, stay for the friends. See you there! ✨

Meet , one of the talented local Dames contributing to the Bastille Day Pique-Nique, our French-style picnic for two tha...
06/10/2026

Meet , one of the talented local Dames contributing to the Bastille Day Pique-Nique, our French-style picnic for two that you can order NOW (link in bio!). 🇫🇷🧺

Marita is making Cherry Pistachio Shortbread, a sweet, nutty must-try in this year’s basket. 🍒

5 minutes with Marita:

Loving lately: fresh mint in salads & citrus zest in dressings, icings, and marinades. 🌿🍋

Kitchen must-haves: chef’s knife, microplane & espresso machine. 🔪☕️

Childhood fave: mashed potatoes. 🥔

Inspiration: her mother. ❤️

Picnic essentials: Gruyère, honey & a fresh baguette. 🧀🍯🥖

Happy hour pick: a crispy Sauvignon Blanc. ⚡️

What she loves most about her work .big.biscuit: the business strategy. 📈

If her dish were a Disney character: Sleeping Beauty. 👑

Bags are going fast — don’t miss this, KC! 🔥

A warm welcome to our new Dames who just went through orientation this weekend — we are so thrilled to have you joining ...
06/08/2026

A warm welcome to our new Dames who just went through orientation this weekend — we are so thrilled to have you joining us! 💙

And a special 🫶 to . 💙

Meet Gina Reardon, one of the many talented local women (and proud Dame) contributing to the Bastille Day Pique-Nique, a...
06/07/2026

Meet Gina Reardon, one of the many talented local women (and proud Dame) contributing to the Bastille Day Pique-Nique, a French-style picnic for two and a bottle of wine. 🇫🇷🧺

Organized by the Kansas City Chapter of this annual fundraiser raises money to provide scholarships to women pursuing education in everything from nutrition to culinary to wine. 🍽️ 🍷

Gina is making a delicious Smoked Salmon Spread for this year’s Bastille Day Pique-Nique — link in bio to reserve your bag now! 🐟🥖

5 Minutes With Gina Reardon:

Kitchen must-haves: Wüsthof knives, KitchenAid mixer, Cuisinart & microplane 🔪

Favorite food memory: beef stroganoff with egg noodles + a green salad 🥘🥗

Inspiration: “The Moms” — her mother, grandmother, stepmother & early Martha Stewart ❤️👩‍👩‍👧‍👧

Picnic essential: good cheeses 🧀✨

Huge thank you, Gina! 🩵

Meet Katie Hilger, fellow LDEI KC 2026–27 scholarship recipient! 🎉 Katie is studying Hospitality Management at Johnson C...
06/04/2026

Meet Katie Hilger, fellow LDEI KC 2026–27 scholarship recipient! 🎉

Katie is studying Hospitality Management at Johnson County Community College with her sights set on becoming a banquet captain. 🌟

“I grew up in Overland Park, now living in Shawnee. I love to travel and can’t wait to see where this program takes me!” ✈️

LDEI KC is proud to award Katie a $3,000 scholarship to support her journey. 💙

06/03/2026

Flexed our collective muscles at this morning by sorting produce to better feed and support Kansas Citians in all neighborhoods. Fresh food for all! 🥒 🍽️ 💙

05/29/2026

A huge thank you to for donating their gin for the Rosemary Mint Mar-tea-ni that’s featured in every Bastille Day picnic-for-two bag this year. It’s going to be delicious! 🍸

Pop into and tell them thanks for supporting women in the hospitality, food and beverage industries. 🩵

And bags are going fast so don’t delay in reserving yours! Link in bio. ☺️

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