50th Anniversary Gala honoring Grande Dame Lidia Bastianich
Recipient of Les Dames d’Escoffier’s highest honor, Chef Lidia’s extraordinary career—acclaimed restaurants, bestselling cookbooks, and Emmy Award-winning television—embodies the excellence and mentorship that LDNY has championed for five decades.
Event Details
An Evening of Celebration
An Evening of Culinary Mentorship Prepared by: Daniel Boulud & Melissa Rodriguez, Eric Ripert & Adrienne Cheatham, Marcus Samuelsson & Fariyal Abdullahi, Jacques Torres & Hasty Torres, Pascaline Lepeltier & Stephanie Cho, Maria Loi & Dara Davenport.
Menu illustrated by Jacques Pépin.
Date
Monday, November 9, 2026
Schedule of Events
6:00 PM: General Reception & Silent Auction
7:00 PM: Dinner begins
9:00 PM: Grand Sweets Finale
10:00 PM: Event Conclusion
Venue
The Lighthouse at Pier 61
Chelsea Piers, New York City
Celebrate Les Dames d’Escoffier New York’s 50th Anniversary and support 50 years of advancing women in food, wine, and hospitality.
Sponsorship opportunities are available now. Contact us at info@ldny.org to learn more about sponsorship benefits and how your organization can be part of this milestone celebration.