FESTA DELLA DONNA - An International Women's Day Celebration (7:30PM Check In)

 On Thursday, March 7, celebrate International Women’s Day at our second annual all-inclusive night recognizing Dallas women’s talents and achievements, together with endless drinks and bites, of course! 

Every year, Italy comes aglow with the golden blossoms of mimosas. The fragrant flowers are presented to women across the country in celebration of La Festa della Donna, International Women’s Day.  

In 1977, the United Nations officially declared International Women’s Day and in Italy, with each mimosa blossom we are recognizing women’s economic, political, and social achievements over the last century, which have been sizable. Now, for the second year, we are thrilled to host Festa della Donna – Dallas’s largest International Women’s Day celebration, in partnership with Les Dames d’Escoffier!  

Les Dames d’Escoffier is a global organization of women leaders who create a supportive culture in our communities to achieve excellence in the food, fine beverage and hospitality fields. Les Dames share Knowledge, Support Members Provide Leadership, Educational Opportunities and Philanthropic Events for the community at large. 

The evening will showcase special guests including: 

Hao Tran - Hao's Grocery & Cafe and Hao's Cho Bep (Market & Kitchen) 

Tida Pichakron - Haute Sweets Patisserie 

Mallorey Atkins - Farm to Belly Catering Company 

Fana Yohannes - Carverpark 

Paula Lambert - Mozzarella Company 

Franchesca Nor - Dive Coastal Cuisine 

Jennifer Bajsel - Getting Saucy 

Nikky Phinyawatana - Asian Mint and ChefNikky.com 

Melissa Tate - Tate Farms 

Dunia Borga - La Duni Baking Studio 

Andrea Meyer - Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie® 

Jin-Ya Huang - Break Bread, Break Borders: Powered by TMWF 

Andrea Shackelford - Harvest at the Masonic 

Robin Tottis - Archer Roose 

Amber Fletcher - Fletcher's Original Corny Dogs 

Kess Eshun - Kess Kravings LLC 

Ruth Thompson - Hugs Café Inc. 

Lee Bednar - Profound Foods 

These talented women will lead live demonstrations and present unique dishes to ticket holders through the event! 

During Festa della Donna, you’ll also get the chance to indulge in Eataly classics like pizza, fresh pasta, and endless traditional desserts, but also unique dishes inspired by guests’ specialities! Sparkling, white, and red Italian wines will be flowing, as well as local beers, and cocktails.  

Festa della Donna is a night of more than 50 food and drink stations, live entertainment, demonstrations and seminars hosted by the incredible women of the Dallas Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, and so much more! It’s a one-of-a-kind event to celebrate International Women’s Day - get your ticket! 

General Admission Tickets include: 

• 7-10PM access to the event 

• Access to all the food and beverage stations 

• Entertainment 

• Workshops hosted by members of the Dallas chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier 

• Wine engraving (complimentary with the purchase of wine bottle), tarot card reading, lips reading, and more