NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) of New Orleans – a philanthropic organization of women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage, and hospitality, is pleased to announce a chef-studded Latin-themed fundraising event, Hot Dish, at Paradigm Gardens on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Featuring an all-star lineup of some of New Orleans’ top female chefs, Hot Dish will raise funds for LDEI’s Leading from the Heart Awards, which honors local women in the hospitality field. The evening promises delicious food, live entertainment, libations, and the opportunity to win raffle prizes.
Paradigm Gardens, the intimate and lush private events venue hidden in the heart of New Orleans, has graciously provided space for this benefit, and guests will enjoy an unforgettable night under the stars filled with delectable dishes crafted by some of the city’s most renowned chefs for $100 per person. Along with live Latin music from Muévelo featuring Margie Perez, each chef will bring her unique flair to the table. The lineup of participating chefs and Latin-inspired dishes includes:
Nina Compton – Compere Lapin
Moqueca de Peixe
Gulf seafood, tomato, coconut milk, cilantro
Jillian Duran – Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails
Gulf Shrimp Ceviche
Leche de Tigre, aji amarillo, tostones
Sophina Uong – Mister Mao
Chorizo con Papas Empanadas
tomatillo ginger salsa cruda
&
Wood Fired Plantains + Chorizo
olive, currant, hot ass chilies
Amy Sins – Langlois
Mexican Rice
sofrito, tomato, local greens
Maya Masterson – Black Roux Culinary Collective
Quimbombo con Harina
(stuffed okra)
sofrito, yellow pepper jelly
Dee Lavigne – Deelightful Roux School of Cooking
Roasted Zucchini
cilantro lime crema
Maggie Scales – La Boulangerie
Tres Leches Cake
coconut + toasted meringue
Megan Forman – Gracious Bakery
Dulce de Leche Coconut Profiterole
The Hot Dish fundraiser will take place at Paradigm Gardens from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at lesdamesnola.org/event-calendar. Sponsorships are also available. Paradigm Gardens is located at 1131 South Rampart St. For more information, visit lesdamesnola.org.
About Leading from the Heart Awards: In keeping with LDEI’s philanthropic mission, the Leading from the Heart Awards annually recognizes women within the New Orleans metropolitan hospitality community who have made a positive impact in hospitality, sustainability, food justice and/or public health. Granting funds to women for their work already done enables them the opportunity to reinvest funds into even more positive outcomes for our community. “These leaders help make our community healthier, happier, and more equitable through their efforts,” said chapter co-founder Beth D’Addono. “These women are creative and inclusive thought leaders, mentors and collaborators who have a track record of credibility, trust, and personal integrity.”
