Let’s Talk is a business initiative - women restaurateurs who are battling jointly to survive this crisis. It is centered on dining and restaurants, an industry the country loves and that is hit hard, and it is a women's story - one of collaboration, hope and battle, amidst doom.
To celebrate women’s positive collaboration, Let’s Talk is hosting its official nationwide debut event on International Women’s Day. Nearly 100 women restaurateurs across nine of its cities come together for “Dine Together & Let’s Talk” on March 8, 2021. This evening features multi-restaurant dining experiences for takeout by the women of Let’s Talk. Guests are invited to Dine Together and join in a Zoom conversation from 7-8pm with the Let’s Talk women. The event is moderated by marquee names, including Congresswoman Marie Newman and bestselling author/TED speaker Angela Duckworth.
Chicago Participants are: Beverly Kim (Parachute and Wherewithall), Julia Momose (Kumiko), Clodagh Lawless (The Dearborn), Rohini Dey (Vermilion), Christine Cikowski (Honey Butter Fried Chicken), Deann Bayless (Frontera Group), Amy Morton (Found Kitchen, Social House), Tigist Reda (Demera), Mary Aregoni (Saigon Sisters), Genie Kwon (Kasama), Sophie Evanoff (Vanille Pâtisserie), Sandra Holl (Floriole), Mindy Gohr (Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe), Julia Shell (The Dandy Crown), Agnes Rapacz (TeeGschwendner), Sarah Stegner (Prairie Grass Café), Laurence Noguier (Bistronomic), Jodi Fyfe (The Paramount Group)
Offering: Surprise multi-restaurant four-course ($85) or eight-course ($160) for two.