On April 30, 2019, Les Dames d'Escoffier Philadelphia celebrated their 35th Anniversary. Chef Lynn Rinaldi, the owner of Paradiso Restaurant, prepared several delicious dishes including dates wrapped in bacon, pulled pork sliders, and a salmon and caviar bar. Membership into Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) is by invitation only and is a philanthropic organization of women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage, and hospitality.