The Most Glamorous Pop-Up Ever: Diner En Blanc 2016 Announced

By Anthony Todd in Food on Jun 16, 2016 6:01PM

Last year's Diner En Blanc. Photo via Diner en Blanc Chicago.

What do you get when you combine fabulous gourmet picnic food, secret locations, a massive waiting list and about 3000 people dressed in their finest white garb? You get Diner en Blanc, the coolest, most exclusive pop-up dinner around.

Started in Paris in 1988, Diner en Blanc (Dinner in White) is an annual gathering that takes place in cities around the world. Diners are only told where to gather, and are then escorted to the secret site. Chicago sites have previously included Federal Plaza, the Art Institute and the Lincoln Park Zoo Boardwalk.

This year's dinner will take place on Aug. 12, 2016. Last year, 1600 people came, and this year, they're expecting to have about 3000 attendees.

The price hasn't been announced yet, and tickets can be very, very hard to get. Those who've attended in the past get first priority, but your best bet is to either get referred by someone who has been before or get on the waiting list right now. You'll have to dress in head-to-toe white and bring a bunch of stuff (including your picnic, table, two white chairs, white tablecloth, and white cloth napkins) but if you manage to make the cut, you're in for a magical night.