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Resilience in a Changing Restaurant Economy
Restaurant operators are at the intersection of positive industry-wide growth and challenges that impact their daily business operations...
LDEI Names Seven Distinguished Leaders as 2026 Ambassadors
Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), the global organization dedicated to advancing and supporting women leaders in food, beverage,...
Les Dames d’Escoffier International Announce Six Legacy Award 2026 Winners
Kansas City food professionals earn international recognition for ushering the next generation of women
The Mid-2026 Hospitality Pulse: Insights from Les Dames d’Escoffier International
Four leaders from LDEI weigh in on how last year’s predictions have become today’s reality as we explore the flavors, technologies, and...
LDEI Announces Winners of Inaugural Chapter Awards
LDEI proudly announced the winners of its first-ever LDEI Chapter Awards during the organization’s Annual Conference in April 2026. The...
Raise A Glass and Toast to Les Dames d’Escoffier at 50
Raise A Glass and Toast to Les Dames d'Escoffier at 50--
LDEI Legacy Awards Now Open
Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 LDEI Legacy Awards,...
Legacy Awards Accepting Applications
Applications are now open for the 2026 Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) Legacy Awards, supported by The Julia Child Foundation...
Les Dames d’Escoffier International Appoints Marilyn Freundlich as President
New York, NY – [January 12, 2026] – Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), the global organization dedicated to advancing and...