Diner en Blanc?

[insominac]

Has anyone ever done this?  It's this thing where you pay someone for the privilege of going to a mystery location dressed in white to eat dinner, and you have to bring you own food, table, chairs, and place settings.  Fun! (?) 

Any tips for a first timer?

[janegold]

I haven't but I thought about doing it this year. It looks like a lot of work! When I was considering it, I googled a lot of photos to see the types of things people wore/brought. It does look cool, I know people who have done and enjoyed it.

[miso]

Bring a Tide to Go pen?

[bittybomb]

You lost me at paying to bring my own food, table, chairs, and place settings.

[insominac]

Oct 6, 2017 12:04:41 GMT -5 bittybomb said:

You lost me at paying to bring my own food, table, chairs, and place settings.

I understand. And the place settings have to be non disposable. So like real plates and shit. lol

[miso]

I'm so impressed you're doing this.

I have a number of food friends who participate nearly every time.

But I'm like...why? LOL.

[periwinkle]

I've done it, very fun and now that we've done it once H and I know what to do next year.

- Don't super stress about how white your outfit is. When I read the rules it was so clear that it needed to be WHITE, not off-white, etc but I saw may different shades of white.

- Make sure to bring comfy shoes in case you have to walk far to the site. I did not do this and omg my feet. I picked up a cheap white pair of flip flops to wear to the site then will change into my dress shoes.

- Don't go nuts with the food and don't order if they offer meals onsite. We ordered and the meals were good but overpriced and one of the drinks spilled all over in the bag so everything was soggy. The people next to us had a great idea and brought lots of cheeses/bread/small bites that didn't have to be hot or have a chance to spill.

- Spring for a rolling cart or something to carry your table/chairs/stuff in. Carrying everything sucks if you have far to travel. We also bought a camping table that rolls up and slides into a skinny bag. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005G0XFEM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

- I also bought a picnic backpack and put my plates/glasses/utensils in that. I bought good quality plastic plates and wine glasses so I didn't have to worry about breakage.

- Bring lots of wine! We only brought 2 bottles and ran out way too fast...lol.

Have fun!

[FastHands]

Wait is it like social, like a pot luck? I have so many questions, but miso covered the main one... WHY?

[Jalapeñomel]

So a picnic?

[periwinkle]

Haha a few of my friends could not understand why we would pay to do this when we have to bring all our own shit.

It really is kinda dumb but it was an excuse for H and I to dress up and pretend to be all fancy and do something different than we would normally do. H still thinks it's pointless but he even admitted he had a good time.

Some people REALLY went all out though, like crazy decorated tables. I had to admire the creativity but it had to be a ton of work.

[Jalapeñomel]

I have a backyard. You're welcome to come pay me to eat there with your own utensils, food, chairs, and table.

[miso]

You guys just need to Google and look at pics.

That's the easiest way to understand.

It's kind of like a flash mob plus Diddy's White Party plus eating.

[jezebel]

This sounds like complete nonsense.

[exploding people]

I did this a few years ago. We did not have to bring tables and chairs though, those (and I think the white tablecloths?) were provided. It was fun enough, but ultimately it was just a whole bunch of people having dressy potlucks with their friends.

[periwinkle]

Oct 6, 2017 12:15:19 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

So a picnic?

A fancy picnic with thousands of people all dressed in white.  lol

Ours was about 5,000 people I think.

It's in a secret location (you don't find out till the day of when you meet at a pre-designated spot then head there together)

I freely admit it's silly but eh it ended up being fun.

[pantsparty]

You have to bring your own food? And chairs? Is there a celebrity involved? Why are people doing this?

[miso]

Oct 6, 2017 12:18:57 GMT -5 pantsparty said:

You have to bring your own food? And chairs? Is there a celebrity involved? Why are people doing this?

Why do we do anything?

The answer is instagram.

[readyin07]

This sounds like something done by people with more money than sense (no offense lol). Who are you paying and what are you paying for?

I have heard of people doing "pop up" restaurants and it is like a flash mob invite to an interesting location but yeah I am not paying to do all that work myself! Unless it buys me access to a really cool location or experience I wouldn't be able to get otherwise...does it do that?

[pantsparty]

Oct 6, 2017 12:20:18 GMT -5 miso said:

Oct 6, 2017 12:18:57 GMT -5 pantsparty said:

You have to bring your own food? And chairs? Is there a celebrity involved? Why are people doing this?

Why do we do anything?

The answer is instagram.

I wonder how many people would stop going if you couldn't bring phones. LOL.

[FastHands]

This makes me think of gilmore girls and that rich-kids-doing-weird-shit club.

[pantsparty]

I can't get over bringing your own food and plates. What the fuck.

[miso]

Oct 6, 2017 12:21:21 GMT -5 pantsparty said:

Oct 6, 2017 12:20:18 GMT -5 miso said:

Why do we do anything?

The answer is instagram.

I wonder how many people would stop going if you couldn't bring phones. LOL.

100% attendance decrease.

[miso]

FWIW, I mock here, but my friends always have a great time.

One year, it was at Pershing Square, and I could see them setting it up from my office window.

And then I was mad because all these streets were closed as I was trying to drive home.

[insominac]

Oct 6, 2017 12:09:41 GMT -5 miso said:

I'm so impressed you're doing this.

I have a number of food friends who participate nearly every time.

But I'm like...why? LOL.

Well, I initially signed up because I was trying to wear my wedding dress at least two more times to get my money's worth. Unfortunately, I was only able to fit into my dress for one other occasion (opera season opener) before I got too fat for it. 

I have a feeling the event will be at the Huntington Gardens this year, which would be really cool! But if I hate it, I can just call an uber to take me home. lol

[miso]

Oct 6, 2017 12:24:32 GMT -5 insominac said:

Oct 6, 2017 12:09:41 GMT -5 miso said:

I'm so impressed you're doing this.

I have a number of food friends who participate nearly every time.

But I'm like...why? LOL.

Well, I initially signed up because I was trying to wear my wedding dress at least two more times to get my money's worth. Unfortunately, I was only able to fit into my dress for one other occasion (opera season opener) before I got too fat for it. 

I have a feeling the event will be at the Huntington Gardens this year, which would be really cool! But if I hate it, I can just call an uber to take me home. lol

That will be AWESOME.

I think you will have a wonderful evening!

[andwhat]

My friend did it recently and she raved about it.

[somersault72]

A friend of mine does it every year. I thought it looked really cool, but once I learned what all it entailed, I was like hard pass. I do like to look at the pictures, though.

[alexithymia]

I don't understand this. Why would you pay someone else, only to have to provide your own food, table, utensils, etc.? You know you can wear white outfits to pretty much any restaurant and someone else will do the work for you, right?

[insominac]

Oct 6, 2017 12:21:16 GMT -5 readyin07 said:

This sounds like something done by people with more money than sense (no offense lol). Who are you paying and what are you paying for?

I have heard of people doing "pop up" restaurants and it is like a flash mob invite to an interesting location but yeah I am not paying to do all that work myself! Unless it buys me access to a really cool location or experience I wouldn't be able to get otherwise...does it do that?

I believe the organizers provide some sort of entertainment - music dancing, acrobats, etc.  And the event is supposed to be held in an iconic location (in front the Louvre, Sydney Opera House, etc.).  I think the first year in LA it was on  via Rodeo and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills - I walked by with my dog by it and it looked fun.

[miso]

Oct 6, 2017 12:31:04 GMT -5 freedom said:

Oct 6, 2017 12:16:50 GMT -5 miso said:

You guys just need to Google and look at pics.

That's the easiest way to understand.

It's kind of like a flash mob plus Diddy's White Party plus eating.

We understand, lol. This isn't some top secret event that only some people are privy to. Some of us just think this is just one more item on the stuff white people like list

I am literally responding to people who said they don't understand!

I know you understand!