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Chicago foodies stage their own Do-It-Yourself version of Diner en Blanc, giving homage to similar spectacular events in Paris and Montreal.
Final invitations went out at 7pm, Saturday night via a secret underground network, disclosing the venue: Daley Center, under the Picasso. Registration was restricted to around 1000 guests weeks in advance. All indications are that it was a big hit! Bravo!
The invitation read:
"Join us for the premier "White Pique Nique" on August 27th, 2011 in a secret location of this extraordinary city!"
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Chicagoist - By Anthony Todd in Food on July 28, 2011
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"Diner en Blanc" Situation Gets A Bit Complicated
"...James Borkman, an organizer of the Chicago Diner en Blanc, emphasized that they are not officially affiliated with the Paris event. However, it wasn't because of lack of effort. "We contacted Pasquier through many different channels, and he never responded," said Borkman, asserting that Pasquier only started complaining once the event got publicity. The Diner en Blanc events in some other locations have sponsors and charge admission, and Borkman asserted that Pasquier is trying to protect his investment...."
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