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Philanthropic organization of women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage & hospitality.

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Charleston + Richmond—this basket could be yours! 🥂👜✨

Our Favorite Things Basket Raffle benefits Les Dames d’Escoffier Charleston and is filled with wonderful treats:

✨ 2 tickets to Charleston Wine + Food’s Culinary Village
✨ $150 Magnolia’s dining gift card
✨ Framed Laura Loe print of Leon’s Restaurant
✨ Gucci and Louis Vuitton accessories from Refaire Luxury
✨ Wine and accessories
✨ NEST candle and Stanley tumbler
✨ Lillie’s of Charleston Hot Gift Box
✨ Gift tin of ToffeeSmyth

🎟️ Tickets ON SALE NOW: $25 each or 5 for $100!
🗓️ Drawing: Monday, October 12
📍 Open to Charleston and Richmond—local pickup only.

To enter, pay via PayPal using the QR code shown. Please put “RAFFLE” and your name in the payment memo so your entries can be recorded.

Share this with a friend who would LOVE this basket! 💛

#CharlestonSC #RichmondVA #CharlestonEvents #RefaireLuxury #LesDamesDEscoffier taken in Charleston, South Carolina by @lesdameschs

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Don't miss getting tickets for
My Favorite Things Raffle benefitting scholarships and philanthropy partner for @lesdameschs

Items include:
- 2 tickets to The Culinary Village from @chswineandfood
- Louis Vuitton ad Gucci accessories from @refaire_luxury
- Framed original print of Leon's Restaurant by @lauraloepaintings - $150 gift card to @magnoliaschs
- Hot Gift Box from @lilliesofchas
-Toffee Tin from @toffeesmyth
- Nest candle, Stanley Cup, Wine, Accessories and other fun and favorite goodies!

$25 per ticket or 5 for $100
Link in bio
Drawing October 12th
Local pick up only

#fundraiser
#goodcause❤️ taken in Charleston, South Carolina by @lesdameschs

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9 days ago

Strong women. Shared purpose. Meaningful connection.

Grateful to spend time with Mary Kay Gill, Kim Baretta, and Amie Baima. Remarkable women who bring heart, talent, and leadership to Charleston’s food, beverage, and hospitality community.

Proud to be part of Les Dames d’Escoffier Charleston, a network dedicated to mentoring women, supporting education, and giving back to our community. #women #leadership #growth #businesspassion taken in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina by @lesdameschs

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I don’t have a lot of time these days to stop and post photos of my food. Since making it into the Semifinals of the @carlaphall @favchef competition, things have been moving fast! One of our latest challenges was to create an appetizer that reflects who we are as chefs.

Cooking is deeply personal. It can be rooted in family traditions, culture, heritage, or life experiences. For me, it’s inspired by the places I’ve traveled, the people I’ve cooked for, and the unforgettable flavors I’ve encountered along the way.

As a yacht chef, I’ve spent years cooking from Charleston through the Bahamas and the Caribbean, where the day’s catch often inspires the menu. My clients love Thai food, and being handed a fresh snapper that was swimming just hours before is the kind of inspiration every chef dreams about.

This Thai Coconut Snapper Crudo reflects that journey—combining pristine seafood, vibrant Thai flavors, tropical coconut, and the coastal simplicity that has defined my career. Every ingredient has a purpose, and every bite tells part of my story.

This version features fresh Snapper bathed in a silky Coconut Tiger’s Milk infused with fresh Ginger, Lemongrass, Fish Sauce, Tamari, Cilantro, Tri-colored Peppers, Serrano, and a drizzle of Chili Oil finished with vibrant Passion Fruit Pearls. I had to work with what I had on hand in the Bahamas, but sometimes those limitations inspire the most creative dishes.

More than anything, I’m grateful to these two-families who have trusted me to be part of their vacations. They inspire me every day—not just by bringing me the incredible fish they catch, but by their kindness, appreciation, and the simple act of gathering around the table together. Helping create those memories is why I love what I do.

It doesn’t take much to make me happy. A fresh catch, a thoughtful plate, grateful clients, and the opportunity to share my story through food—that’s everything.

Thank you to everyone who’s supported me throughout this Favorite Chef journey. Every vote, every kind message, and every word of encouragement means more than you know. ❤️

#tigermilk #sierramackerel #crudo #privatechef #freshcatch taken in Staniel Cay, Bahamas by @lesdameschs

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TOP 5! 🤩
Well…we made it to the Top 5 in Carla Hall’s Favorite Chef competition! What an incredible journey it has already been.
This competition began on June 1, and somehow, thanks to all of you, we’ve made it through five consecutive rounds. I know, I know…it’s a long competition! 😄 But every single vote, every click, and every donation helps support the incredible work of the James Beard Foundation, making this journey about so much more than just a competition.
This experience has been incredibly humbling for so many reasons.
As many of you know, I spend a great deal of my time traveling for work. One of the greatest gifts of this career has been the amazing friendships I’ve made along the way. At the same time, being away so often means deeply missing the friends and community I have back home. I do my best to stay connected with everyone, especially the people who mean so much to me.
That’s why your continued support has touched me more than I can adequately express. Every vote, every share, every encouraging message, and every donation reminds me just how fortunate I am to have such an incredible community behind me.
Thank you for cheering me on every step of the way. We’ve come this far together, and I would be so grateful if you’d continue helping me keep the momentum going.
We’re in the Top 5…let’s see how far we can take this!
Let’s GO!! ❤️💥💃🏻♥️👩🏻‍🍳

🔗 in Bio to vote!! taken in Charleston, South Carolina by @lesdameschs

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Opening Night at The Cedar Room for @thisisfabchs !! So grateful to everyone in our chapter and all who gave their time, product, labor, and collaboration!!

Bites delivered by:
•Tracey Richardson @gullahpop + @lilliesofchas
•Isabella Macbeth @holy_city_oyster_maven
•Tanya Gurrieri @salthousecatering
•Rhonda Mitchell @thedrizzledpear @rmitchelleats
•Emma Cromedy @carolimasc @mrscromedy
•Alexis Mungin @bythegraceofgritscatering @mrsbythegraceofgrits
•Kelly Franz @magnoliaschs @chefkellyfranz
•Leonice Ludwig @chefsforseniorscharlestonsc @leonice.ludwig.9
•Lauren Furey @laurensfurey taken in Charleston, South Carolina by @lesdameschs

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🎭 GIVEAWAY TIME 🎭

Hospitality workers, this one's for YOU.

We know not everyone can swing a fundraiser ticket right now, so Les Dames d'Escoffier Charleston wants to give back to the people who pour it all out for everyone else.

✨ TWO WINNERS✨ Each winner receives TWO tickets to Amused Bouche✨ June 8 at Parcel 32✨ Includes food, drinks, comedy, and a much-deserved night off.

TO ENTER:👇 Drop your own "Two Truths & A Lie" from your hospitality life in the comments.

We'll pick our two favorite entries and announce the winners FRIDAY! Tag a friend because it's easy, helps spread the word and you're HOSPITABLE 💜

Angie will go first:

• I once had a chef with a hook for a hand who used it to pull fryer baskets and slice open Grand Marnier bottles.

• I watched The Masters with Bill Murray at Barsa before we opened.

• I once had breakfast with Mary J. Blige at a Waffle House late night.

Can you guess the lie?

Now it's your turn. Make us laugh. Make us gasp. Make us question everything.

#AmusedBouche #CharlestonHospitality #HospitalityLife #TwoTruthsAndALie LesDamesCharleston by @lesdameschs

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Join LDEI Charleston for Amused Bouche on June 8 during FAB week — an evening celebrating women in hospitality through comedy, food, cocktails, connection, and scholarship support for the next generation.

Women of wine. Women of food. Women of comedy. Women who make this city glow.

Link 🔗 tickets in bio

#CharlestonHospitality #LDEI #WomenInHospitality #FABWeek #CharlestonEvents taken in Parcel 32 by @lesdameschs

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Food and beverage has never been this funny! Join us for an evening of food, fun, and comedy for a great cause!

Mingle with FABulous friends over curated bites and beverages before the main event: an unforgettable, one-night-only improv comedy experience. Led by Maari Suorsa of Nameless Numberhead and Rip City, alongside a lineup of hilarious women, this fully unscripted show will be created in real time—driven entirely by your suggestions. No scripts, no reruns, just pure, spontaneous fun.

Proceeds from this event will directly support our in culinary scholarship goal of $10,000 and contribute to our philanthropic partners, including Transformation Table and Charleston Wine + Food’s Culinary High School Scholars Enrichment Program.

Together, we’ll raise a glass (+ funds!) while poking a little fun at this wonderful wild industry we all know and love!

TICKETS HERE AND IN BIO LINK:
https://givebutter.com/USWGZZ taken in Charleston, South Carolina by @lesdameschs

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🚨DEADLINE APPROACHING - MAY 15TH!🚨

Each year we award scholarship money to qualified female applicants in South Carolina who are pursuing careers in culinary arts, hospitality, beverage management, nutrition, event management and related areas!

The scholarship money can be applied to tuition if they are a culinary/hospitality student, or it can be used for many different continuing education opportunities—certifications, trainings, conferences, etc. The only stipulation is that the money must go to some sort of institution, it cannot go directly to the individual. The maximum award is $3,000.

APPLY NOW! You can learn more about our scholarship process and download the application here: https://ldeicharleston.com/scholarships. The application deadline is May 15, 2026! by @lesdameschs

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Congratulations to Sarah and Katherine, the lucky recipients of @refaire_luxury stunning Gucci designer bag and @lauraloepaintings beautiful framed portrait of Leon’s —two wonderful prizes for two amazing supporters. Your participation helps fuel our mission and uplift the women we serve every day.

To everyone who hosted, gave product, entered, donated, and showed up for our cause—thank you for making moments like this possible. We raised $2,660, all supporting the scholarship fund directly. 💙

Stay tuned… more exciting opportunities to give back and attend events are on the way!! #WomenSupportingWomen #GiveBack by @lesdameschs

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