Les Dames Boston upcoming events

Annual Meeting at Accardi Foods (09/15/2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

All members are invited to attend our Annual Meeting on September 15, 2026 from 6pm-9pm. Accardi Foods in Medford will once again host this event in their exciting test kitchen space.

The agenda includes:

Review of the past year
A look at the year ahead for our chapter and for LDEI
Induction of our new Dames
Your vote to confirm our board for 2026-2027
Presentation of our Saccone Award winners

Buffet supper and beverages will be served. Cost is free but registration is required. This is a members only event (except for Saccone Award winners and their guests).

Table in the Back at Fallow Kin (09/23/2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Our September Table in the Back gathering is at Fallow Kin in Cambridge on Wednesday, September 23 at 6pm.

Fallow Kin is a new restaurant by James Beard Nominee, Conor Dennehy and Danielle Ayer, of Talulla in Cambridge, and Marcos Sanchez, formerly of Tasting Counter, Gray’s Hall and Tres Gatos, all in the Boston area. Their inventive menu of small plates is perfect for tasting and sharing.

We will order from the menu and pay by separate or small group checks. Guests are welcome. A $10 donatation to the scholarship fund will reserve your seat.

About Fallow Kin from the owners:

As three long time industry friends who share a common philosophy about food, beverage and hospitality, we have come together to create Fallow Kin — an experience that will provide thoughtful and delicious chef driven, farm to table food. We are committed to working with local farmers who practice sustainable agriculture.

The word Fallow refers to a piece of land that is left untouched in order to restore itself to optimum fertility under natural conditions-

representing our mission of renewal, sustainability and having a strong connection with the Earth. The menu at Fallow Kin will be primarily vegetable driven and will showcase products that we source from local farms and vendors who we have personal connections with.

Local, sustainably farmed ingredients go beyond our menu. Our cocktail program is comprised of drinks made from house made ferments and local fruits and vegetables. Our wine list also features winemakers who farm their grapes in an ethically responsible manner and use minimal intervention in the winemaking process.

A Conversation with Rose Levy Beranbaum (10/15/2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Please join us on October 15, 2026 from 7pm to 9pm for a wonderful evening with baking legend, Dame Rose Levy Beranbaum, as we celebrate the release of her new memoir, Ma Vie en Rose. Rose will be in conversation with Kara Baskin of the Boston Globe and her husband and collaborator, Woody Wolston.

Rose has been called the “diva of desserts,” “the most meticulous cook who ever lived,” and “legendary baker.” She has published fifteen books. The Cake Bible was inducted into both the IACP and James Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame (seven other awards include the Who’s Who and Les Dames d’Escoffier International Philadelphia Chapter Outstanding in Her Field Award). Her memoir, Ma Vie en Rose, includes time capsules of the evolving golden age of the food world, interwoven with her career. Rose also has written for major food magazines, and had a PBS Show. Rose is a designer of equipment for baking and cooking. Her popular blog is Real Baking with Rose. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and partner, Woody Wolston.

Tickets are $75 each and include a signed a copy of Ma Vie en Rose, the presentation, and a reception with light refreshments. We are also offering a Friend of the Dames ticket for $150. Friend of the Dames includes the benefits of a $75 ticket plus a $75 donation to our scholarship fund. All Friends of the Dames will be listed in the event program and have our thanks!

Additional sponsorship opportunities are available if you or your organization would like to contribute more toward our fundraising efforts. Contact President Robin Cohen, robin@dovesandfigs.com for more details.

The venue for our event is the social hall at Temple Elohim 10 Bethel Rd, Wellesley, MA. It is close to Rt 95/128 and there is free parking available.

Proceeds from the event go to the Les Dames d’Escoffier Boston scholarship fund which supports scholarships and awards for women in the culinary and hospitality industry. Awards include the Culinary Adventure Award at Boston University, Minuteman Regional Technical High School culinary scholarship, NECAT (New England Culinary Arts Training), and Saccone Awards for unsung heroes in hospitality.

We look forward to seeing you on October 15 for a delightful conversation, delicious bites, and support of our scholarship funds. Bring a friend, share with your networks, and enjoy a fabulous evening!

Robin Cohen and Lara Zelman, Event Co-chairs

Les Dames d'Escoffier Boston Chapter