Diner en Blanc, the legendary all-white French-inspired pop-up dinner has become THE culinary event of the year in the U.S. and cities around the world is set to return to the big apple on Monday, September 17th. Mark your calendars! Last year’s Diner en Blanc was simply amazing and it’s not a dining experience anyone should miss. This year, an expected 130,000 people in 80 cities spanning 30 countries will attend. To preserve spontaneity and secrecy, the elegant dinner takes over iconic public spaces whose locations are revealed at the last minute to the delight of thousands of guests.
In an exciting first, renowned chef and Michelin Star recipient restaurateur, Marc Forgione will be curating four special picnic baskets for guests in New York who order through Le Dîner en Blanc. Forgione has been riding a wave of success since opening his eponymous Restaurant Marc Forgione in 2008 and multiple locations of his modern steakhouse, American Cut. He won season 3 of Food Network’s “The Next Iron Chef” at just 31 years old, making him the youngest winner in the show’s history and is currently one of the Iron Chefs on Food Network’s “Iron Chef America.” His father Larry Forgione is a culinary legend who revolutionized American-style cooking in the ’70s and ’80s.
Marc Forgione expressed his excitement about being a part of Le Diner en Blanc, saying “I’m excited to be a part of one of the biggest, most sensational events in the world. I’ve always heard that Le Dîner en Blanc is an unparalleled and revolutionary experience and I can’t wait to contribute some of my signature dishes and inventive flavors to the party!”
Over the course of the evening, the guests eat and celebrate amid live music and dancing. Many spend weeks in advance planning their menus and their elaborate white ensembles! The cause uniting thousands: camaraderie, plain and simple.
If you didn’t know, New York was the first city in the U.S. to host Le Dîner en Blanc. You literally can’t miss a sea of white clothing taking to the trains and streets in NY to get to the secret location. Le Dîner en Blanc is by invitation only, traditionally issued by friends and friends of friends who have participated in the past. Another means of attending is via the often-extensive wait lists in each city.
As we mentioned before, this is a world phenomenon, the one-of-a-kind dining experience has taken place in many places across the country and internationally.
In even more exciting news, Le Dîner en Blanc – New York has partnered with Champagne Jacquart and The Knot, as well as Luxury Retreats, Sofitel and ONEHOPE as the 2018 Le Dîner en Blanc U.S. national partners.
How can you be a part of this amazing experience? Guests can register NOW at newyork.dinerenblanc.com/