For the ninth consecutive year, the most legendary all-white secret pop-up returns to New York City! Diner en Blanc is one of the world’s most coveted events. The New York City event draws over 5,500 guests who dress in head-to-toe white attire for an under the stars dining experience. This year’s Diner en Blanc NYC event will take place on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. The undisclosed location is always revealed just a few hours before it starts.
Dîner en Blanc has become THE culinary event of the year in the U.S. and cities around the world. Guests dine on their own specially curated meals such as lobster, charcuterie, cheese platters, baguettes and desserts, many dishes as opulent as their attire.
Christine Tripoli of Looking Glass Events Group and Peter Kohlmann of PEKO Productions are the co-hosts of Le Dîner en Blanc New York this Summer with Linda Davis and Kaitlin Davis of The Davis Group. Davis, who serves as host in four U.S. cities, says the Big Apple holds a special place in her heart. She explains, “Le Dîner en Blanc first debuted in New York before expanding to other U.S. cities and guests here have developed an extraordinarily passionate bond with the event. They bring glamour and elegance—along with preparing amazing repasts—that make this an incomparable night in New York. I am thrilled to be a part of such a magical evening again.”
Diner en Blanc is so wildly popular that last year’s waitlist grew to 64,000 people, so it is important to sign up for tickets as soon as possible. Phase 1 is for members from the previous year; Phase 2 is for new members who are referred by Phase I attendees, and Phase 3 is for people who signed up on the waiting list. You can get started by registering at newyork.dinerenblanc.com/register.
To maintain the uniqueness of Le Dîner en Blanc as well as stay true to tradition, guests must observe certain requirements and follow a few key rules:
- Once confirmed, each guest’s participation becomes mandatory, regardless of weather conditions. This is a rain or shine event.
- Dress code: elegant and white only. Originality is encouraged as long as it is stylish and tasteful.
- Table setting: All white!
- Champagne and/or wine. Beer and hard liquor prohibited.
- The alcohol laws and regulations for most states, including New York, do not allow guests to bring their own alcohol. Guests who wish to enjoy some wine or Champagne must reserve online through our caterer website. However, guests are welcome to bring their own non-alcoholic beverages.
- To ensure that the location secret is kept undisclosed until the last minute, guests meet at assigned departure location and are escorted by a Dîner en Blanc volunteer.
- In order to leave the event location as clean as when they arrived, guests are required to clean their area and leave with all their belongings, leftovers and litter.
What to bring?
- A folding table, two white chairs, white tablecloth.
- A picnic basket comprising fine food and proper stemware and white dinnerware.
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- A catered picnic basket option, which can be picked up on site, will be available for those who do not wish to pack their own. Guests wishing to do so must reserve online through our caterer website during the initial ticket registration.
Cheers to another year of Diner en Blanc!