A Worldwide Dining Phenomenon is Coming to Providence
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team and News Editor Kate Nagle
A Worldwide Dining Phenomenon is Coming to Providence
The worldwide dining phenomenon, which began in Paris in 1988, has grown to over 85 cities around the globe.
The concept is that people dressed in white have a meal in a temporary dining setup in a public space; diners are required to provide their own food, tables, chairs and tablecloths.
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The location of the event is kept secret from the majority of participants until minutes before the event, at which point all attendees generally converge in an iconic urban location.
According to hosts Ashley McGowan, Kaitlyn O’Connor and Kathy Lucas, Le Diner en Blanc Rhode Island “will be more than just a dinner party; it's a celebration of diversity and community."
"We are thrilled to bring Diner en Blanc to Rhode Island for the very first time," said the hosts. "Providence, with its rich history and vibrant community, is the perfect backdrop for the the inaugural event. We can't wait to see our guests come together to create a truly magical experience."
More event details can be found here.
To maintain the uniqueness of Le Diner en Blanc, every guest has its part to play and observes certain requirements such as:
* Dress code: head-to-toe in white only. "Elegance and Originality are key," say organizers.
* Table setting: all white!* All wine and Champagne only! As per Rhode Island liquor laws/regulations, guests cannot bring their own alcohol.
* Guests must pre-purchase their selection from Kobrand Fine Wine & Spirits through Le Diner en Blanc’s e-store. 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 the assigned departure location and are escorted by a Diner en Blanc volunteer.
* So, the event location is left as clean as when guests arrived, they are required to leave with all their belongings, leftovers, and litter.
Guests are to bring:
* A table, two white chairs, white tablecloth.
* There is an option for guests to rent tables and chairs or participate in the Chef’s Table in the e-store.
* A picnic basket consisting of fine food and proper stemware and white dinnerware.
* A catered picnic basket option by Trattoria Appia, which can be picked up on site, will be available via the Diner en Blanc e-store for those who do not wish to pack their own.
To keep up to date on event announcements, visit rhodeisland.dinerenblanc.com and follow @dinerenblancrhodeisland on Instagram and @DinerEnBlanc.RhodeIsland on Facebook.