Wouldn't it be fantastic to host a secret dinner party? Yes, a secret dinner party. The Parisians do it. Have you heard of the Diner en Blanc. Three weeks ago, as part of a mystical annual event, close to 11,000 Parisians, dressed entirely in white, gathered at the cathedral of Notre Dame and the Louvre's court yard for a secret feast. Beginning in 1988, these dinner parties flourish in spontaneity and hinge upon an element of surprise. Like ghosts, attendees transform the iconic settings as they carry in their own food, chairs, tables, and silver. At midnight, after a night of dancing and dining, the guests respectively deconstruct the alfresco "dining room," leaving without a trace, as if the event was a simply a mirage.
image and inspiration courtesy of the NYT There is something so magical about outdoor dinner parties. Between the the twinkling lights and the warm balmy air, a table setting transforms into a fairy tale feast.
Inspired by the French, we love the idea of coming into nature and leaving nothing but perhaps a footprint. Why not take your dining outdoors?
Or on a dock.
Or better yet, in the sand...
On a blanket.
Just last weekend, we had the most marvelous sunset beach picnic with the most amazing people. While we can't claim to replicate the spreads above, our setting was just as magical. With such gorgeous scenery, who really needs anything else except for friends, good food and a bottle of wine.
not as chic, but equally enjoyable
not as chic, but equally enjoyable
This is so beautiful. My family and I travel to Cape Cod every summer and we always love to dine outside but not as lovely. This looks like such a nice dinner.
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