Female chefs serve must-try dishes at Austin event

Les Dames D'Escoffier Austin Chapter hosts its fourth annual fundraiser, You Grill Girl!, at Franklin Barbecue on April 25. The event showcases the talents of female and non-binary chefs and grill masters, with all proceeds going towards supporting women in the culinary, beverage, and hospitality industries.

The roster includes:

• Sarah McIntosh (Epicerie) - Smoked fish dip
• Janie Ramirez (Dai Due) - Aoudad hot dogs with berebere mayo and pickled onions
• Franklin Barbecue's own Sarah Petmecky, Amie Brown, and Theo Nesland - Y'allapeño Poppers
• Laura Sawicki (Oseyou) - Chocolate silken tofu pudding with coffee coconut soil and whipped coconut cream
• Amanda Turner (Olamaie) - Grilled “Oysters Rockafella”
• Sisters Daniela and Rosa de Lima Hernández (La Santa Barbacha) - Barbacoa tacos

"[You Grill Girl] has grown... to be one of Austin’s most anticipated culinary events," event chair Stacy Franklin said. "It's no secret that if you get a group of talented and creative women together, there is nothing they can't accomplish to support each other in service of a great cause."

The event will also feature DJ Cassandra, a Disco Cowgirl Dance Party, a tiki bar, and a silent auction. General admission tickets are $90 (VIP is sold out), with free entry for children under 12.