Festa della Donna: An International Women's Day Celebration

On Thursday, March 6, celebrate International Women’s Day at our second annual all-inclusive night recognizing Dallas women’s talents and achievements, together with endless drinks and bites, of course!

Every year, Italy comes aglow with the golden blossoms of mimosas. The fragrant flowers are presented to women across the country in celebration of La Festa della Donna, International Women’s Day.

In 1977, the United Nations officially declared International Women’s Day and in Italy, with each mimosa blossom we are recognizing women’s economic, political, and social achievements over the last century, which have been sizable. Now, for the third year, we are thrilled to host Festa della Donna – Dallas’s largest International Women’s Day celebration, in partnership with the Dallas chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier!

Les Dames d’Escoffier is a global organization of women leaders who create a supportive culture in our communities to achieve excellence in the food, fine beverage and hospitality fields. Les Dames share Knowledge, Support Members Provide Leadership, Educational Opportunities and Philanthropic Events for the community at large.

The evening will showcase special guests including:

Hao Tran - Owner, Hao's Grocery & Cafe and Restaurant, and Hao's Duong DeVille

Mallorey Atkins - Executive Chef and Owner, Farm to Belly Catering Company

Fana Yohannes - Co-Owner, Carverpark

Nikky Phinyawatana - CEO/Founder, Asian Mint and ChefNikky.com

Melissa Tate - Rancher, Cook & Writer, Tate Farms

Andrea Shackelford - Executive Chef and Managing Partner, Harvest at the Masonic

Kess Eshun - Owner, Kess Kravings LLC

Lee Bednar and Donna Collins Yamini - Co-Owners, Profound Foods/Jelly Queens

Aurora Rodrigquez - Chef

Rosilind Coleman - Chef

Christine Erdeljac - Owner, Jonathon's Forestwood & Jonathon's Diner

Corey McCombs - Owner, Encina

Ashley Henderson - Owner, White Squirrel Concepts

Mollie Guerra - Chef

Tiffany Derry - Celebrity Chef

These talented women will lead live demonstrations and present unique dishes to ticket holders through the event!

During Festa della Donna, you’ll also get the chance to indulge in Eataly classics like pizza, fresh pasta, and endless traditional desserts, but also unique dishes inspired by guests’ specialities! Sparkling, white, and red Italian wines will be flowing, as well as local beers, and cocktails.

Festa della Donna is a night of more than 30 food and drink stations, live entertainment, demonstrations and seminars hosted by the incredible women of the Dallas Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, and so much more! It’s a one-of-a-kind event to celebrate International Women’s Day - get your ticket!

General Admission Tickets include:

• 7-10PM access to the event
• Access to all the food and beverage stations
• Entertainment
• Workshops hosted by members of the Dallas chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier
• Wine engraving (complimentary with the purchase of wine bottle), tarot card reading, lips reading, and more

VIP Tickets include:

• Early access to the event (6-10PM)
• One hour of premium Italian bites and wine pours
• Access to all the food and beverage stations
• Entertainment
• Workshops hosted by members of the Dallas chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier
• Wine engraving (complimentary with the purchase of wine bottle), tarot card reading, lips reading, and more

Host or Publisher Eataly Dallas