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Break Out The Bleach: Diner En Blanc Returns September 18th
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Nell Casey
Published Sep 5, 2013
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The white-out Parisian pop-up picnic returns for its third New York City incarnation this month, which also coincides with the 25th anniversary of the original event. Last year the fete took over Lincoln Center plaza but you won't find out which "landmark location" you're setting up your alabaster dinner in until half an hour before the event begins. Time to get that Citi Bike membership!
For the uninitiated: Diner en Blanc invites guests to dress head to toe in "elegant white" attire and bring accoutrement for a fancy picnic, including a table, chairs and a white tablecloth. Diners bring their own meals as well and this year a Master Sommelier will also be pouring Bordeaux Wine, which will be available for purchase.
Registration is open now through next Tuesday, September 10th at noon so head on over to sign up now. After you've registered, you'll then be notified via email if you're one of the lucky 4,000 souls who'll take part in the massive achromatic affair.
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