The Dallas Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier will present its annual Raiser Grazer, this year themed “A Fresh Approach”, on Sunday, September 28, 2014 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at The Shed in the Dallas Farmers Market, located at 1010 South Pearl Expressway at Pearl Street in downtown Dallas. “A Fresh Approach to the Raiser Grazer” features chefs from the organization’s chapter partnering with local farmers whose produce is available in the Dallas Market to create the menus for the event.
This will be one of the first events at The Shed, formerly known as Shed 1, in the historic market, which is undergoing major renovations featuring new amenities for farmers and artisanal producers and will include restaurants, residential and retail space. Presenting sponsors of “A Fresh Approach” are Lone Star AG Credit and Whole Foods Market. The Grande Dame of the organization’s Dallas Chapter is Caroline Rose Hunt.
According to noted chef and chapter member Dame Joanne Bondy, “There are approximately twenty LDEI Dallas Dames participating who are committed to a priority of using local, fresh, and sustainable ingredients in their cuisine.” Guests will savor generous samplings such as Chef Tiffany Derry’s salmon tartare with avocado and olive tapenade; hearty slices of beef from the famed Perini Ranch; and pistachio ice cream courtesy of Chef Dunia Borga of La Duni Latin Kitchen. “Combined with the fine wines and spirits that will be offered, entertainment, the silent auction featuring ‘foodie’ items for bid and a terrific raffle – it promises to be a great evening,” Dame Bondy added.
Tickets to “A Fresh Approach to the Raiser Grazer” are $65 per person and available for purchase in advance of the event only. After September 24, 2014, tickets are $75 per person. Tickets may be purchased online.
The following are participants in “A Fresh Approach”, to be held on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at The Shed in the newly-renovated Dallas Farmers Market. All of these chefs and culinary experts are members of the Dallas Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier. In addition, famed mixologist Leann Berry from Komali restaurant will be on hand to create refreshing cocktails. Dame Joanne Bondy coordinated this list of stellar contributors:
Dame Liz Baron/TNT – Tacos and Tequila
Chef Jill Bates/Fearing’s at the Ritz Carlton
Chef Susie Priori Bauer/Bark Chocolate
Chef Joanne Bondy/Stocks and Bondy with Dame Janet Cobb
Chef Dunia Borga/La Duni Latin Kitchen
Chef Jennifer Brightman Moschel/consultant, catering, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Chef Michele Brown/Brook Hollow Golf Club
Chef Shari Carlson/Dessert Dreams
Dame Chena Civello/Civello’s Raviolismo
Chef Tiffany Derry/TD Concepts
Chef Anita Hirsh/Neiman Marcus
Dame Paula Lambert/Dallas Mozzarella Co. with Empire Bakery
Dame Megan Meehan/Ham I Am
Dame Lisa Perini/Perini Ranch & Steakhouse
Chef Nikky Phinyawatana/Asian Mint
Chef Janice Provost/Parigi and Café Momentum with Chef Mynetta Cockerell
Chef Lynn Mattie/Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Dame Kersten Rettig/PDQ Chicken Sandwiches & Tenders
Dame Wendy Taggart/Burgundy Pastures
