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Chefs Take a Stand 2011

The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) partnered with some of the best women chefs and mixologists in the nation’s capital to host the summer’s hottest soiree!

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Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Time: 6:00-8:00 PM ET

Location: Sequoia, 3000 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C.

Tickets: ***SOLD OUT*** $65 in advance or $75 at the door if available (all food and beverages are included in ticket prices)

This event was designed to raise money for NNEDV to support survivors of domestic violence through innovative projects and partnerships. It combined the three ingredients that insatiable Washingtonians can’t pass up: great food, great cocktails, and an important social cause.

With special guest Paul Wharton, Celebrity Life Stylist and Author of Pulling It All Together

Featuring the culinary talents of…

  • Meshelle Armstrong, Restaurant Eve
  • Susan Delbert, The Fourth Estate at the National Press Club
  • Ruth Gresser, Pizzeria Paradiso
  • Carla Hall, Alchemy by Carla Hall
  • Ris Lacoste, Ris
  • Jamie Leeds, Hank’s Oyster Bar and Lounge
  • Kate Jansen, Willow
  • Tracy O’Grady, Willow
  • Shannon Overmiller, The Majestic
  • Nora Pouillon, Restaurant Nora
  • Susan Soorenko, Moorenko’s Ice Cream
  • Karen Trilevsky, Full Bloom Baking Company

And the delightful libations of…

  • Alison Christ, Liberty Tavern, Lyon Hall and Northside Social
  • Megan Coyle, Hank’s Oyster Bar and Lounge & Sequoia

2011 Host Committee:

  • Kristin Cabral, Community Leader
  • Clarice Dionot, L’Academie de Cuisine
  • Jeff Lindeblad, Gaylord National
  • Caroline Okumu, New Signature
  • Libby Richman, Thread Productions
  • Sydnee Stein, EagleBank
  • TD Bank
  • William Thierbach

Bring your appetite for a little fashion, fundraising, and fun!


Chefs Take a Stand to End Domestic Violence 2011 was brought to you by Sequoia and Vangard Communications.