"Women in the Kitchen"

Laura N. Chick, City Controller in Los Angeles, is sponsoring an event that may be of interest to many Slow Food members and friends. She writes:

Please join me on Thursday, September 14, 2006 for my next Women's Dialogue: "Women in the Kitchen". I will be host to six incredible and prominent women from the culinary world for a panel discussion focusing on their experiences in this male-dominated field. Our panelists are:

++ Leslie Brenner, Food Editor, Los Angeles Times
++ Marilyn Caldwell, Owner, Catered Occasions
++ Melinda Lee, Host KNX Food News
++ Barbara Spencer, Owner, Windrose Farms
++ Tara Thomas, Owner and Chef, Traxx Restaurant
++ Patty Zarate, Manager, Homegirl Cafe

The Dialogue will take place on September 14th, 6:00pm to 7:30pm, in the Hearing Room of the Board of Public Works, City Hall, 3rd Floor, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles. As always, I will provide refreshments and time for networking.

If you would like to participate in the "Women in the Kitchen" Dialogue, please R.S.V.P. to Miriam Jaffe at miriam.jaffe [at] lacity [dot] org by Thursday, September 7th. In order to accurately prepare for the evening, I ask that you respond only if you are sure you can attend.

Free parking will be available. You will receive parking instructions after you have verified your attendance.

I look forward to sharing the evening with you.