International Association of Women Chefs & Restaurateurs (WCR) Announces 2019 International Women's Day Dinner

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Women Chefs & Restaurateurs (WCR) announces a singular culinary event, curated for International Women's Day, featuring top first-generation immigrant chefs. WCR, these hand-selected chefs, and partners are coming together on March 8 to present a unique dinner that underscores themes of globalism in marking this important yearly celebration. Held at the storied James Beard House, the dinner's menu, created by these celebrated chefs, marries an international array of flavors.

Featured Chefs
Chef Einat Admony (Israel) Balaboosta, Kish-Kash, and Taim, NY.
Chef Selassie Atadika (Ghana) Midunu Europe. NY.
Chef Emma Bengtsson (Sweden) Aquavit, NY.
Chef Fany Gerson (Mexico) Dough, LaNewYorkina NY
Chef Hong Thaimee (Thailand) Thaimee Table, Thaimee Box, and Thaimee Magic NY.

International Women's Day Menu
Passed Hors d'oeuvres: 
Gravlax on Puffed Rye with Horseradish Cream and Pear
Meing-Thai Herbs Bites
Sabich in Pani Puri
Hibiscus and Cactus Paddle Tostadas

1st Course > Chef Emma Bengtsson
Chef Bengtsson's Raw Diver Scallop served in their shell with a Smoked Seaweed Salad, Trout Roe, Almonds and Apple Granita
Miner 2017 Viognier

2nd Course > Chef Hong Thaimee
Chef Thaimee's Chaing Mai-style Laab with Pork or Salmon and Sticky Rice 
Stinson 2018 Rosé of Mourvèdre

3rd Course > Chef Einat Admony
Chef Admony's Lentil Crusted Short Rib, Broccoli Rabe, Aleppo Sweet Potato, Yellow Harissa 
Bonny Doon 2013 Le Cigare Volant

4th Course > Chef Selassie Atadika
Chef Atadika's Textures of Plantain and Peanut
Zaca Mesa 2014 Roussanne

5th Course > Chef Fany Gerson 
Opereta Mexicana and Petit fours
Mignardises Chocolates

Wine Pairing curated by Rhone Rangers' Winemakers

Ticket Information:
JBF Member Price: $170 · Public Price: $220
Phone: 212.627.2308
Buy Tickets 
The Beard House
167 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10011

About WCR

Founded in 1993 by eight of the nation's top women chefs and restaurateurs, WCR celebrates its more than 25-year history with a membership of thousands of women. A nonprofit organization with a mission to advance women across the culinary industry through education, promotion, connection, and inspiration. The 2019 National Conference Minneapolis, Minnesota April 27-29.
WCR Website 
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Contact: Wendy Meadley, Marketing & Communications Director
WCR | Women Chefs & Restaurateurs
952.446.5105
[email protected]

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