Haute Tea (Spring 2008) 

Young Women’s Alliance & Les Dames d’Escoffier Throw Haute Tea Party

AUSTIN, Texas –Mar. 6, 2008– The Young Women's Alliance and Les Dames d'Escoffier of Austin have teamed up for a worthy cause; they will host an Haute Tea Party on Saturday, March 29 to benefit their local scholarship programs for women. This chic tea party includes gourmet tea service from The Steeping Room along with savory and sweet offerings prepared by several of Austin’s top female Chefs. Tea will be served promptly at 2 p.m. at the Ventana restaurant in the Texas Culinary Academy. The decadent menu will include smoked salmon tea sandwiches, scones, lemon tartlets, and petit fours. Additionally, a silent auction will be held including items to bid on from local restaurants and boutiques such as Viva Chocolato! and bettysport. Each guest will leave with special treats from our sponsors The Steeping Room and Viva Chocolato! Guests are encouraged to wear their best hat, gloves, or ascot to the party. The funds raised from this event will support the scholarships awarded to women by the Young Women’s Alliance Foundation and Les Dames d’Escoffier.

In addition to the traditional sit down tea, a Children's Tea Party will be offered simultaneously at the Bleu River Grill directly across the hall from Ventana. During this tea, children 6-12 years of age will be treated to crust-less delicacies, sweet pastries and be involved in engaging activities. Children may arrive in their spring petticoats, hats or however they please.

For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.youngwomensalliance.org and click on the “Haute Tea” button.                                                                                                                                                                                
 
About Young Women’s Alliance–The Young Women’s Alliance is a professional organization of women facilitating opportunities to lead, educate, network and serve.The philanthropic arm of the Young Women’s Alliance, the YWA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created by YWA in 1997 to empower and support women in pursuit of their educational and career goals.  The YWA Foundation awards $2,500 scholarships annually, to women enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, and has recently expanded to provide grants to organizations dedicated to empowering, educating, and enriching the lives of young women and children in our community.  Scholarship recipients are chosen based on their financial need, commitment to community service, academic achievement, and leadership potential. Grants are given based on an organization’s core values, mission, and dedication to improving the lives of the women and children it reaches.

About Les Dames d'Escoffier of Austin–LDEI is an international organization of women leaders who create a supportive culture in their communities to achieve excellence in the food, beverage, and hospitality professions.  To do this LDEI members:  share knowledge, support members and provide leadership, educational opportunities and philanthropic events for the larger community.