mame11 Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Celebrate Women Chefs Raise Awareness And Help Save Lives Turn Up the Heat on Ovarian Cancer You are invited to enjoy an evening of dining to “Celebrate Women Chefs” and support the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance in the fight against ovarian cancer. Washington’s most outstanding women chefs will offer an assortment of sumptuous tastings of their favorite dishes. You will meet the stars of Washington’s renowned culinary scene who are donating their time and talent in the battle against ovarian cancer. 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Ritz-Carlton, West End 22nd and M Streets, NW, Washington, DC Washington DC Ris Lacoste Ann Amernick of Palena Zoe Behrens of 1789 Restaruant Barbara Black of Black Salt Naomi Gallego of Vidalia Ruth Gresser of Pizzeria Paradiso Jamie Leeds of Hank’s Oyster Bar Heather Martindale of Bistro Bis Nora Pouillon of Restaurant Nora and Asia Nora Victoria Rogers of Victoria’s Kitchen Kimberly Triplett of Bon Appetit Maryland Susan Kolman of Persimmon Jodi Lehr of Santa Lucia Estate Coffee Janis McLean of redDog Cafe Danielle Neal of Great Taste Personal Chef Service Virginia Ellie Basch of Everyday Gourmet Jannequin Bennett of TJ Restaurant,The Jefferson Vaishali Chitnis of Stratford University Lilienne Conklin of A La Belle Cuisine Vicki Dunbar of Personal Chef Service Charleen Heubner of Stratford University Kate Jensen of Willow Rima Kodsi of Layalina Maro Nalabandian of Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner Tracy O’Grady of Willow Aimee Suyehiro Scott of Argia’s Christine Wansleben of the Mise En Place Culinary School For ticket information visit www.ovariancancer.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giancarlo Buonarotti Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Tuesday, March 7th, 2006 6:30 PM Ritz Carlton, West End www.ovariancancer.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Anybody else going to the fundraiser? I'll meet you at the bar. Meet the women stars of the culinary scene. Sample sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, savory tastings and breathtaking desserts. We invite you to enjoy an evening of dining to Celebrate Women Chefs and support the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance in the fight against ovarian cancer. Wednesday, February 28, 2007 6:30 pm, The Ritz-Carlton, 22nd and M Streets, NW, Washington, DC $250 per person. Proceeds to benefit Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Register or Sponsor on-line:ovariancancer.org/benefit/register or Call 202-331-1332 Washington, DC Ris Lacoste Polly Brown of Pollystyle Premium Baked Goods Heather Chittum of Notti Bianche and Dish Sue Conley and Peggy Smith of Cowgirl Creamery Elizabeth Evelyn of Café Saint-Ex Naomi Gallego of PS 7’s Rita Garruba Ellen Gray of Equinox Ruth Gresser of Pizzeria Paradiso Rachael Harriman and Amanda Cookof CityZen Caitlin Kelly of Vidalia Jamie Leeds of Hank’s Oyster Bar Theresa Linskey of Marcel’s Janis McLean of Morrison-Clark Restaurant Nora Pouillon of Restaurant Nora and Asia Nora Victoria Rogers of Victoria’s Kitchen Carolyn Stachowski of Restaurant Kolumbia Kimberly Triplett of Bon Appetit Maryland Melissa Ballinger of Mia’s Pizzas Susan Kolman of Susie’s Scones Elizabeth Kujala of Sweet Dreams Pastry Shop Jodi Lehr of Santa Lucia Estate Coffee Carol Palmer of Good Taste Marketing Service Virginia Mechelle Armstrong of Restaurant Eve Jannequin Bennett of TJ Restaurant The Jefferson Vaishali Chitnis of Stratford University Maro Nalabandian of The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner Tracy O’Grady and Kate Jansen of Willow Rowena Fullinwider of Rowena's Aimee Suyehiro of Argia’s Christine Wansleben of Mise En Place Culinary School Other Elizabeth Gallery of Stone Soup Bistro Trish Karter of Dancing Deer Baking Company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Anybody else going to the fundraiser? I'll meet you at the bar. Meet the women stars of the culinary scene. Sample sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, savory tastings and breathtaking desserts. We invite you to enjoy an evening of dining to Celebrate Women Chefs and support the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance in the fight against ovarian cancer. Wednesday, February 28, 2007 6:30 pm, The Ritz-Carlton, 22nd and M Streets, NW, Washington, DC $250 per person. Proceeds to benefit Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Register or Sponsor on-line:ovariancancer.org/benefit/register or Call 202-331-1332 Washington, DC Ris Lacoste Polly Brown of Pollystyle Premium Baked Goods Heather Chittum of Notti Bianche and Dish Sue Conley and Peggy Smith of Cowgirl Creamery Elizabeth Evelyn of Café Saint-Ex Naomi Gallego of PS 7’s Rita Garruba Ellen Gray of Equinox Ruth Gresser of Pizzeria Paradiso Rachael Harriman and Amanda Cookof CityZen Caitlin Kelly of Vidalia Jamie Leeds of Hank’s Oyster Bar Theresa Linskey of Marcel’s Janis McLean of Morrison-Clark Restaurant Nora Pouillon of Restaurant Nora and Asia Nora Victoria Rogers of Victoria’s Kitchen Carolyn Stachowski of Restaurant Kolumbia Kimberly Triplett of Bon Appetit Maryland Melissa Ballinger of Mia’s Pizzas Susan Kolman of Susie’s Scones Elizabeth Kujala of Sweet Dreams Pastry Shop Jodi Lehr of Santa Lucia Estate Coffee Carol Palmer of Good Taste Marketing Service Virginia Mechelle Armstrong of Restaurant Eve Jannequin Bennett of TJ Restaurant The Jefferson Vaishali Chitnis of Stratford University Maro Nalabandian of The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner Tracy O’Grady and Kate Jansen of Willow Rowena Fullinwider of Rowena's Aimee Suyehiro of Argia’s Christine Wansleben of Mise En Place Culinary School Other Elizabeth Gallery of Stone Soup Bistro Trish Karter of Dancing Deer Baking Company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 This is the menu for the event. I speak regularly with the founder of the organization so let me know if you have any questions. For Epicures Who Like It Hot –Turn Up the Heat on Ovarian Cancer.Join the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, renowned Chef Ris Lacoste and many of the star female chefs from the Washington area’s top restaurants to Celebrate Women Chefs and fight ovarian cancer. 6:30 pm, Wednesday, February 28th, 2007 The Ritz-Carlton, 22nd and M Streets, NW This is a dinner party you can’t miss! Sample hors d’oeuvres, entrees and desserts created by thirty-nine of the Washington area’s top women chefs. The menu spans a variety of appetizing seafood dishes to delectable offerings of veal and pork. Guests can dive into Jamie Leeds’s New England clam chowder from Hank’s Oyster Bar, delight in butter poached lobster served in a crispy potato basket (with wine pairing!) prepared by Tracy O’Grady and Kate Jansen of Willow, and savor seared diver scallops with soft grits from co-owner Ellen Kasoff Gray of Equinox. Not to be outdone, Amanda Cook and Rachael Harriman from CityZen will offer a delicious blanquette de veau and Aimee Suyehiro of Argia’s will create a to-die-for pork tenderloin wrapped in pancetta with a black pepper crust. In addition, Janis McLean will unveil a menu selection from her new kitchen at the Morrison-Clark Restaurant and San Francisco’s Cowgirl Creamery will make its DC debut at the benefit. Desserts will be created by popular pastry chefs Heather Chittum of Notti Bianche and Dish, Lizzy Evelyn of Café Saint-Ex and Bar Pilar, Naomi Gallego of PS 7’s, Lisa Scruggs of Buzz and Caitlin Kelly of Vidalia. Tasty menu selections from the area’s top culinary schools will be offered by Chitnis Vaishali of Stratford University, Christine Wansleben of Mise En Place Culinary School and Somchet Chumpapo of L’Academie de Cuisine. Wines from Argentina, Australia, California, Chile, Uruguay and Washington State will be featured. The menu resembles that of a sophisticated 5-course meal with wine pairings, which, by the way, is one of more than two dozen door prizes for guests. Other prizes include generous gift certificates to participating restaurants, favorite cookbooks from the chefs, homemade chocolates, gift baskets created by the chefs, and a culinary school cooking class. Meet the above mentioned and all the other famed female chefs who are graciously donating their time and talent to support the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s awareness, education and advocacy initiatives. Tickets are $250 per person. For more information and details, contact us at 202-331-1332 or at benefit@ovariancancer.org. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poivrot Farci Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Piquez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpschust Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Anybody else going to the fundraiser? I'll meet you at the bar. You know it kills me to write this, but I went last year and the food was just ok, certainly not great for the level of chefs there. It's a wonderful organization, so this year I just made a contribution and decided not to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 The food at all things is hit-or-miss, but, if you support the cause it's a good opportunity to get a feel for a restaurant you might not normally have visited and maybe run into a few friends or people from the biz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpschust Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 The food at all things is hit-or-miss, but, if you support the cause it's a good opportunity to get a feel for a restaurant you might not normally have visited and maybe run into a few friends or people from the biz.I agree, though that said, it was very expensive for what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I agree, though that said, it was very expensive for what it was. For a fundraiser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpschust Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 For a fundraiser? Yes, even as a fundraiser I found this to be expensive. I'm not poo poo-ing the cause- it's a very worthy cause, and I've donated to it, but I'm just saying for an event being billed as an upscale food event it's very expensive for food that's just ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Yes, even as a fundraiser I found this to be expensive. I'm not poo poo-ing the cause- it's a very worthy cause, and I've donated to it, but I'm just saying for an event being billed as an upscale food event it's very expensive for food that's just ok. I have to gently step in and reply here - I cannot think of a single Get-The-Chefs-Together-In-A-Hotel-Ballroom fundraiser that's even close to being 'worth the money.' Any event that provides a better value for the dollar will surely be donating less money to the charity. I don't mean to contest the substance of the post; just provide an alternative way of thinking about these types of fundraisers. Example: I paid $100 for dinner-for-two at Ben's Chili Bowl at a recent fundraiser for Emmaus. Worth it? Yeah, I think so. To the event organizers: I wrote a letter offering to be spokesperson this year - granted, way too late - and got what was basically a form letter back saying "thanks, but maybe just a little publicity instead." This is to let you know that I'm volunteering again for next year - you know where to find me. Cheers, Rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpschust Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I have to gently step in and reply here - I cannot think of a single Get-The-Chefs-Together-In-A-Hotel-Ballroom fundraiser that's even close to being 'worth the money.' Any event that provides a better value for the dollar will surely be donating less money to the charity. I don't mean to contest the substance of the post; just provide an alternative way of thinking about these types of fundraisers. Example: I paid $100 for dinner-for-two at Ben's Chili Bowl at a recent fundraiser for Emmaus. Worth it? Yeah, I think so.To the event organizers: I wrote a letter offering to be spokesperson this year - granted, way too late - and got what was basically a form letter back saying "thanks, but maybe just a little publicity instead." This is to let you know that I'm volunteering again for next year - you know where to find me. Cheers, Rocks. I think we're coming from two sides of a very thin coiin- in that we are both very close together for this. Basically all I'm saying is if you are going to go to this, realize that it's pricey and that the food isn't going to match the price, especially with the list of chefs attending this event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Is anyone else going to this event? It would be great to hang-out with another Rockwellian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleWing Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I'm going to be working the Cowgirl Creamery table - please come say hi and introduce yourselves if you'll be there! -Carolyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I want to throw my full support behind an event that's very important to me personally. This celebration of women chefs will take place at the Ritz-Carlton on 22nd & M Streets NW, and 100% of all proceeds will be going directly to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Ovarian cancer is a particularly cruel disease that is beginning to affect more-and-more young women for reasons yet unexplained. The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is on the forefront of bringing attention to this major issue, and I cannot emphasize enough what a tremendous job they're doing given their limited resources. Our own Ris Lacoste will be spearheading an all-star team that includes our recent chat superstar Rachael Harriman and many, many other women chefs in the area. I will most certainly be attending, and I hope to see you there. Click here to find out more information about this important event, and about this wonderful organization. Cheers, Rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 To answer the first and most obvious question: tickets are $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 To answer the first and most obvious question: tickets are $250. Right, and $160 of that is tax deductible (the dinner itself is valued at $90). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Here's the menu... OCNA_Menu_Layout_2b.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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