Dames in the News

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Stories and features about Les Dames d’Escoffier BC, our scholarship program and the events that support women in food, beverage and hospitality.

2026 media coverage

Explore coverage from local and industry publications. Event dates, ticket information and application deadlines in these stories reflect the time of publication.

• The Georgia Straight · September 15, 2026 · Newsletter mention

  Dames Dine Around in the daily newsletter

  The food and drink listings highlighted the September dinners and their support for chapter scholarships.

• My VanCity · September 3, 2026 · Event preview

  Limited Number of Tickets Available for Dames Dine Around 2026

  A preview shared participating restaurants, ticket information and the event’s educational purpose.

• The Whistler Insider · September 2026 roundup · Tourism publication mention

  The Local’s List: What’s On in September

  Tourism Whistler’s monthly guide featured Dames Dine Around and the four participating Whistler restaurants.

• Vancouver Is Awesome · August 2026 · Event feature

  Dine at some of B.C.’s top restaurants while supporting women in food and hospitality

  A feature on Dames Dine Around and how the dinners support the BC chapter’s scholarship and outreach programs.

• Westca / 加西网 · August 21, 2026 · Chinese-language event preview

  Culinary Garage Sale preview

  Chinese-language coverage introduced the sale at LaSalle College Vancouver to readers looking for kitchenware and cookbooks.

• Vancouver Is Awesome · August 2026 · Event feature

  Top chefs clear out their kitchens for Vancouver’s ultimate foodie garage sale

  A preview of the Culinary Garage Sale highlighted donated kitchen finds and the move to LaSalle College Vancouver.

• My VanCity · August 10, 2026 · Event preview

  Les Dames Culinary Garage Sale August 22

  The announcement covered the new venue, donated items and the scholarship connection behind the fundraiser.

• BC Living · August 2026 roundup · Food and drink roundup

  What to Eat and Drink Around Vancouver in August 2026

  The monthly food guide included the Culinary Garage Sale, its new location and early shopping hour.

• Vancouver Is Awesome · August 2026 · Food and drink roundup

  What to book this August: Metro Vancouver food events

  The August dining and events guide included the chapter’s Culinary Garage Sale among its recommendations.

• Good Life Vancouver · July 20, 2026 · Event preview

  Dames Dine Around Returns for Two Nights of Dining Across B.C.

  A guide to the dining format, participating venues and the women whose education the event supports.

• Western Restaurant News · July 20, 2026 release · Published news release

  Tickets on Sale July 21 for Dames Dine Around 2026

  The hospitality trade publication carried the ticket-launch announcement and information about the chapter’s fundraising work.

• Vancouver Is Awesome · March 2026 · Scholarship coverage

  Female chefs, hospitality staff can apply for BC scholarship

  The announcement introduced the chapter’s 2026 scholarship fund and encouraged eligible applicants to apply before the deadline.

• My VanCity · March 4, 2026 · Scholarship announcement

  Les Dames BC 2026 Scholarships: Closing Soon!

  Coverage of the application deadline explained eligibility and introduced the program’s new scholarship sponsors.