by Lori Hanford
On September 24, 2022, over 4000 foodies, fashionistas and cultural enthusiasts gathered at Pemberton Place in Atlanta, Georgia for the 8th edition of Le Diner en Blanc. Every year, guests have the opportunity to showcase their fashion sense, taste for design and elegance, and gastronomic delights. Needless to say, last night's event did not disappoint!
Le Diner en Blanc – Atlanta gratefully acknowledges Martini & Rossi, Copper Cane, and State Farm Insurance Natalie Reid as official local partners of the 2022 edition of Le Dîner en Blanc.
About the Hosts of Le Dîner en Blanc – Atlanta
Le Dîner en Blanc was hosted by respected members of the Atlanta community such as Carla Griffin, Sam Lenaeus, Lynnette Favors, Don Rivers, Rene Miller and Cheryl Bennett. The community partners, Natalie Reid, State Farm Agency, M&R, and Copper Cane, were also in attendance to welcome the caravan of all white lavishly dressed attendees.
About Le Dîner en Blanc
In case you're not familiar with Le Diner en Blanc, it is a Parisian event that has become a global phenomenon, taking over 120 cities in 40 countries by storm and has become a worldwide epicurean phenomenon. What use to be a “friends and word-of-mouth only” event has grown into an international sensation celebrated on six continents. Launched in Paris in 1988 by François Pasquier and a handful of friends, Le Dîner en Blanc de Paris marked its 30th anniversary in 2018 with a record 17,000 guests from Paris and around the world. While the technology behind the event may have changed over the years, the principle fueling this fantastic event has not: guests dressed in all white continue to gather at a secret location for the sole purpose of sharing a gourmet meal with good friends in one of their city’s most beautiful public spaces. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Dîner en Blanc International, is responsible for developing this secret posh picnic in over 120 cities in 40 countries around the world. Each event is headed by passionate local organizers who has fell in love with the concept and wanted to bring it to their city, giving this rendezvous a local flair.
The event is known for its photogenic moments, and last night's dinner was no exception. From the fashionable attendees to the carefully crafted menu, exquisite tables, and the latest hits spinning from DJ Grace and the live band, everything about the evening exuded class and elegance.
The Fashionable Attendees
One of the best things about Le Diner en Blanc is that it gives people a chance to really showcase their sense of style. Whether guests are opting for a classic look or something more avant-garde, there's sure to be an outfit that catches your eye. This year's dinner did not disappoint with attendees donning everything from sequined dresses to flowing white gowns and tutus!
The Enticing Menu
Le Diner en Blanc gives guests the opportunity to showcase their culinary gifts such as crafting custom charcutier boards and delectable desserts as well creating a fine dining experience for everyone who attends. The champagne and wine does did not disappoint as it was flowing endlessly throughout the night.
As soon as guests arrived, they began decorating their tables with fine linens, elaborate decorations and fresh flowers all while greeting their friends and family with glasses of champagne and wine. We had the chance to mingle and take photos before finding our seats in the sea of people dressed in white. At dinner, guests were treated to a lavish four-course meal complete with wine pairings. The meal started with a beet carpaccio salad with goat cheese mousse, followed by pan-seared scallops with roasted Brussels sprouts. For the main course, guests had the choice of prime New York strip steak or blackened mahi mahi, both of which were served with potatoes au gratin and asparagus. To finish off the meal on a sweet note, dessert consisted of dark chocolate truffles and raspberry macarons. After dinner, guest danced the night away with hit music from DJ Grace.
The Beautiful Setting
Pemberton Place is known for its beautiful setting, and last night's dinner was no exception. Nestled between the World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium and The National Center for Civil & Human Rights, guests were surrounded by some of Atlanta's most iconic landmarks. With the city's skyline as a backdrop, it's no wonder this year's edition of Le Diner en Blanc was so photogenic.
Le Diner en Blanc is an event unlike any other. From the fashionable attendees to the delicious menu to the beautiful setting, everything about the evening exudes class and elegance. If you're looking for a truly unique dining experience in the future, look no further than Le Diner en Blanc.
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