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

Attend Our Celebration

Ticket & Seating Options

LDNY Member

LDNY Member

$750

LDNY Friend

L'AMI (Friend)

$750

LA FAMILLE

LA FAMILLE (Family)

$1,500

Please Join Us as a Sponsor!

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.

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