An Intimate Evening with Lidia Bastianich to Support LDEI KC

Step into an intimate evening with Grande Dame Lidia Bastianich—chef, author, and television host—where the table is set for something memorable.

The night unfolds over a multi-course dinner inspired by her signature Italian cuisine—dishes rooted in tradition, shaped by a lifetime in the kitchen, and meant to be shared.

Between courses, Lidia will share stories from her journey—moments of risk, resilience, and the deep belief that food is one of the most powerful ways we connect with one another. It’s a rare opportunity to hear directly from someone who has spent decades bringing people together, one meal at a time. This is the kind of evening that lingers a little longer—where conversation stretches, glasses are refilled, and the table feels like the center of everything.

Wine and cocktails will be available throughout the evening.

Signed cookbooks and a curated selection of Italian-inspired raffle offerings will also be part of the experience.

NEW this Year....Premier Drawing Entry – $100
A limited-entry drawing for two high-value prizes, available exclusively to guests of the evening. Prizes include a dinner for 12 at Pierpont's with Master of Wine Doug Frost and a week stay in Breckenridge, Colorado. Fewer entries. Bigger stakes.

Also New...VIP Experience

An early arrival that sets the tone for the evening.

VIP access begins at 5:00 PM, offering a quieter moment to step into the space before it fills. A glass of prosecco in hand, passed hors d’oeuvres from Lidia’s kitchen make their way through the room—an opening note that eases into what’s ahead.

Your place at the table will be reserved with a personalized place card, so when dinner begins, everything is already set.

Proceeds from the evening benefit Les Dames d’Escoffier Kansas City, supporting women in food, beverage, and hospitality.

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