SAVE THE DATE + RSVP It's WCR, Women Chefs and Restaurateurs Plug-in Time in the Twin Cities! (Feel free to share this invite with your culinary colleagues) You can join the growing WCR local chapter for a chance to Plug-In to this exciting national association for women in culinary. On February 26th from 6 pm - 8 pm we will meet at Henry and Son in Minneapolis (right across from International Market Square, if it were summer we'd identify the Minneapolis Farmers Market). OUR HOST Gretchen Skedsvold, owner, Henry and Son, Purveyors of Craft Wine and Spirits 811 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis MN 55405
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WCR Annual Conference is being held in Minneapolis at the Hewing Hotel and Aria on April 21-23, 2018
We will spotlight Minnesota's women-owned restaurants and chefs and sommeliers on the WomenChefs.org website to help conference attendees know where they can go while they are here. If you want to be included, please send the following assets: 1. Hi res image of yourself and your venue or a specialty dish 2. Your Name as you want it displayed 3. Your Venue name(s) as you want it displayed (if you have more than one please list them) 4. Address for your venue 5. URL for your venue 6. A short bio/description for you and your venue to: socialwendy@gmail.com - All requests for inclusion need to be submitted by Thursday, March 1, 2018 Learn more about Henry & Son http://bit.ly/WCRPlugInFeb18 Learn more about our Upcoming Conference http://bit.ly/WCRConference2018 Join the WCR Conversation on Instagram http://bit.ly/WomenChefsInstagram ABOUT WCR - Women Chefs & Restaurateurs The Premier Organization for Women in the Culinary Industry. Founded in 1993 by eight of the nation’s top women chefs and restaurateurs, WCR celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a current membership of thousands of women, offering a variety of opportunities for professional development, advocacy and mentorship. Become a member of WCR and connect with the world's top Chefs, Sommeliers, Restaurateurs, Makers, Farmers and Industry Leaders. WCR Membership provides opportunities for Connection, Education and Inspiration. Connect with Women in Food & Beverage We Are... Tastemakers We celebrate a curiosity and love for food through people, places, experiences and opportunities. Changemakers We make a positive impact on food and career sustainability through mentorship and advocacy. Newsmakers We generate professional business headlines that promote the value of female leadership in the industry.
"As one of the founders of WCR, I am extremely proud of how far the organization has come and the important role it plays for professional women in our industry. WCR is an organization with a strong network of support that emphasizes the sharing of ideas to help stimulate growth of women in the culinary field." "Education, confidence and hard work are the key to success in any industry but when coupled with a membership to an organization such as WCR, the road to success can be much more defined." Lidia Bastianich, Co-owner Felidia & Becco
BECOME A 25th ANNIVERSARY MEMBER TODAY > It's time to Go For It! Today, WCR membership ranges from culinary students, line cooks, pastry chefs, and executive chefs to educators, food writers, farmers, media professionals, culinary consultants, wine experts, food stylists and many more who have a passion for supporting the women in the culinary industry.
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