Dione Lucas was an English woman who was the first female graduate of Le Cordon Bleu. Lucas was fundimental in establishing an unprecedented extension of the famous Paris culinary school in London. She later tried to duplicate the feat in New York, but was denied licensing.
Dione Lucas was the first woman featured in a cooking show on television. In one of her New York restaurants, The Gingerman, Lucas helped to introduce the omelette to the American palate.
Dione Lucas authored several cookbooks on French cuisine.
