Monday, September 14, 2026
5:30PM to 8:00PM
You're invited to a special Arms Around Dames gathering to celebrate Grande Dame and Les Dames Washington D.C. member, renowned chef, best-selling author and beloved television personality, Carla Hall and her recent book, Carla Bakes: Sweet, Savory, and from the Heart
at Rainer Square
Meeting Location:
401 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101
40th Floor
(Please note: This is a LDES members & potential new members only meeting. Space is limited to 50 attendees.)
Join your Les Dames colleagues for an exclusive gathering featuring fine food, wine, and engaging conversation in a private room at Rainer Square.
The event will commence at 5:30 PM with a special Q&A session led by Carla Hall, who will share insights from her latest book, Carla Bakes. Ms. Hall has been recognized with several accolades, including the distinguished honor of being the 2024 Grande Dame inductee. Since publishing her first book, Cooking with Love: Comfort Food That Hugs You, in 2012, she has authored six books—four cookbooks and two children’s picture books. Her television career encompasses reality competitions, talk shows, travel documentaries, and baking championships, notably earning her a Daytime Emmy Award.
Member registration: $50 (includes shared plates, wine/cocktail/non-alcoholic beverages and dessert)
Potential new member registration: $60 (includes shared plates, wine/cocktail/non-alcoholic beverages and dessert)
Deadline for registration: Friday, September 4th