Ladies, check this out: Yanako is hosting a “Ladies Night Out Speaker Series” through September! Each month a different topic will be discussed, followed by a special menu of homestyle Japanese dishes created by Chef Moon. The series aims to unite passionate women from diverse backgrounds in a relaxed setting to discuss a range of critical issues affecting women. Each event will also put a spotlight on influential and accomplished local women who have flourished in their careers outside of mainstream opportunities.
Upcoming topics and speakers include:
June 4: The Arts
Keynote by Kathleen O. Green, Program Director of the Barnes Foundation
Local highlights: Cara Graver of The Cob Studio and Colette Fu, photographer, educator and pop-up book artist
July 2: Women in Fashion
Keynote by Cheryl Ann Wadlington, Executive Director of Evoluer House
Local highlight to be announced
August 6: Healthcare
Keynote: Round Table Discussion
Local highlight: Eliabeth Delorey, founder of Manayunk Moms
September 3: Education
Keynote speaker and highlights to be announced
Attendees will receive a complimentary glass of wine as well as passed hors d’oeuvres before the event. The special three-course Speaker Series Menu, offered immediately after each discussion, will include Miso Soup or Garden Salad; your choice of Chicken Bento Box, Kawaii on’nanoko Roll, 6-piece Sushi Dinner with California Roll, or 10-piece Sashimi Dinner with Rice; and the Dessert of the Day.
Cost for the post-lecture dinner is $25; a portion of all tickets sold will be donated to EATS Philly. Call Yanako to make your reservation for the night and/or purchase your meal ticket; phone: (267) 297-8151.
Yanako is located at in 4255 Main Street in Philadelphia.
Photograph by Jared Castaldi.
