Welcome to Industry Night. A few months ago, Ellen Yin shared her journey with us, highlighting her High Street Hospitality Group, including A. Kitchen + Bar, Fork, and High Street Restaurant & Bakery. Now, Ellen, along with Chef Eli Collins and Diana Kendrick, has invited me to join them for a new residency at A. Kitchen + Bar in the Aka Hotel, Washington Circle. Throughout the year, I’ll be hosting four shows from this vibrant location, engaging with the team and exploring their latest initiatives.
Celebrating Women in the DMV This March
As March unfolds, we honor National Women's Month by spotlighting the remarkable women leaders in food, wine, and hospitality. Our panel consists of esteemed members from Les Dames d’Escoffier, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women through grants, mentoring, scholarships, and educational programs. With 29 chapters worldwide and a dynamic presence in DC, Les Dames d’Escoffier fosters community and support for women striving to excel in the industry.
Joining us today are:
- Lori Gardner, President of the Washington DC Regional Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International and a prominent food writer in DC
- Katherine Miller, recognized by Fortune and Food & Wine magazines for her innovative contributions to the food and beverage sector
- Micheline Mendolsohn, Deputy CEO of Sunnyside Restaurant Group, overseeing ventures like We the Pizza and Good Stuff Eatery
- Chef Danielle Turner, Chef & CEO of Forklift Media, creating high-quality culinary content for digital and print media
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:14 - "Industry Night with Insider Insights"
06:29 - Seasonal Dishes and Menu Staples
08:26 - Restaurant Opening and Seafood Exploration
11:41 - Opening Doors for Future Generations
15:17 - Empowering Women in Food Industry
18:34 - Empowering Women's Network Impact
20:55 - Culinary Career Change Journey
25:57 - Standing Up for Career Growth
28:49 - Empowered Women in Hospitality
32:17 - Broad Agenda: Business, Health, Food
33:56 - Opportunities for Members to Engage
36:43 - Supporting Women in Business
42:30 - Women Supporting Women in Media
43:47 - "Join, Subscribe, and Stay Informed"
44:27 - Outro
Quotes:
"Our menu evolves with the seasons, bringing fresh inspirations to every dish."- Eli Collins
"Connecting with local communities allows us to touch the heart of each city."- Ellen Yin
"Together, we empower each woman to succeed without facing barriers alone."- Nycci Nellis
"Our strength is in our connections and shared wisdom, fostering an inclusive culinary space for women."- Lori Gardner
"Shift from fear to power by embracing a supportive community that lifts each other."- Katherine Miller
"Standing up, learning, and connecting turns challenges into opportunities for women."- Danielle Turner
"Sharing experiences and advice with women on similar paths empowers us all."- Micheline Mendolsohn
Key Takeawys:
Empowering Women in Hospitality
Building an Inclusive Community
Spotlight on a Kitchen and Bar in DC
Navigating Challenges with Support
Celebrating National Women's Month
Ellen Yin:
Business Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/a.kitchenandbardc/Personal Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/therealellenyin/Website:
https://highsthospitality.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ2RYQhXuDkzdwXYUgDuD6oz2AgvfJ38jQlz0N7mhvo8OR4Z06g3RR1TGY_aem_TY_1QGVZ1dJlBLmshmH5OAChef Eli Collins:
Business Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/a.kitchenandbardc/Personal Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chefelicollins/Lori Gardner:
Personal Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/beenthereeatenthat?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Threads:
https://www.threads.net/@beenthereeatenthatPersonal Website: https://beenthereeatenthat.net/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaauEF1SYMxQKdCLIGUyhvMcC-667rp6ASRkL9j3CZhPRbsxKztH5WgItiQ_aem_68xyt
Business Website:
https://www.lesdamesdc.org/Chef Danielle Turner:
Personal Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/DanielleTurner/Personal Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chefdanielleturner/Business Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/saltsanity/LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefdanielleturnerBusiness Website:
https://forkliftmedia.com/Micheline Mendolsohn
Personal Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/michymendelsohn/?hl=enLinkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheline-mendelsohn-789615108/Business Websites:
https://www.sunnysiderestaurantgroup.com/ https://powerhousehospitality.com/who-we-areKatherine Miller
Personal Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/table81/?hl=enWebsite:
https://table81.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZJ0Mm3Ms2fySJXy_Q4ndWZQmKgtQoMaZBpM4kfIe7LSF0Bhop7A059KfU_aem_Y1ocz8DrKRxpd4VOke9heQFeaturing Nycci Nellis
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/Website:
