Luxury Retreats partners with Dîner en Blanc US

Dîner en Blanc International is sponsoring a nationwide sweepstake. As the prize provider, Luxury Retreats is offering one lucky winner a villa stay worth $10,000!*. Participants can enter once through December 31, 2018.

Contest for the Best Decorated Table:

Guests also have an additional chance to win a villa stay by participating in the contest for the best-decorated table. Don’t forget to take a picture of your table during Dîner en Blanc! Submit it along with your completed online form, and you could win a villa stay with Luxury Retreats worth $10,000!

Submit your picture here: https://go.dinerenblanc.com/chicago-luxuryretreats-contest-an

LuxuryRetreats.com is a full-service villa rental company. Their dedicated Villa Specialists first help match guests to their perfect vacation home. Once the villa is booked, guests are appointed a 24/7 concierge who takes care of all the details, from itinerary planning to last-minute flight changes. Using a 240+ checklist, each one of the 4,000+ properties is vetted to make sure it delivers on every level for a holiday that’s nothing short of spectacular.
 



With a shared value of delivering exceptional experiences, both Dîner en Blanc and Luxury Retreats bring people together in unique settings. Combining Le Dîner en Blanc’s signature elegance with Luxury Retreats’ high-end properties in over 100 destinations worldwide, this partnership delivers an extra touch of exclusivity.




*The featured Luxury Retreats’ villa is strictly for promotional purposes and is not guaranteed to be available at the time of booking.
 

Chicago | 2024 PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

21 June 2024

Participation fees start at $55.00

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A Look Back on 2023!

08 March 2024

With the 2024 Diner en Blanc Event Season ramping up, we wanted to share some of the highlights from 2023.

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Introducing Our New Logo & Website

25 April 2024

You’re here! Have you had a chance to browse this beautiful new website yet? Take a tour and get even more excited about the coming season!

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The French Connection | Official Speakeasy Afterparty

14 August 2023
Keep the Party Going—You’re Invited to the Exclusive Secret Speakeasy Dîner en Blanc-Chicago After Party!

Mix, mingle, and dance the night away with new friends, old friends, and the event hosts.
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Premier Wine Offerings for Le Retour

01 August 2023
Enjoy premier wine sponsors Bodega Garzón, Bodega Renacer, and the Glunz Family Winery and Cellars at Le Retour of Diner en Blanc-Chicago!
We can't think of a better way to celebrate Chicago and our return, than with a selection of global wines curated by Louis Glunz Wine, a Fourth Generation family-owned and operated importer and distributor of fine wines and spirits in the Chicagoland area.
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Introducing Elevated Picnic Baskets Curated by Chef Charles Haracz

11 July 2023
Elevated Picnic Baskets Curated by Chef Charles Haracz for 2023 Le Retour

Blue Plate Chicago Executive Chef, Charles Haracz, has curated a selection of elevated picnic basket options, serving two, for the return of Dîner en Blanc-Chicago. Prior to his position at Blue Plate, Haracz spent 10 years at the Art Institute of Chicago, including as Chef De Partie to Chef Tony Mantuano for the acclaimed Terzo Piano Restaurant at the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Chicago’s Largest Dinner Party, Le Dîner en Blanc, Returns on Thursday, August 17

29 June 2023
Chicago, June 29, 2023 – Le Dîner en Blanc-Chicago presents ‘Le retour.’ After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the elegant, pop-up urban picnic returns Thursday, August 17, 2023, at an unexpected and secret new location in the City of Chicago.

As always, returning members will receive an invitation to purchase tickets, and new guests also have an opportunity to join the experience by registering for the waiting list at chicago.dinerenblanc.com and clicking on the register tab.
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Le Retour 2023

11 June 2023
That's right Chicago, we're making our triumphant return Summer 2023! After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the elegant, pop-up urban picnic returns. Hope you missed us. We sure missed you! XOXO
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Sofitel Sweepstakes

16 October 2019
Sofitel Sweepstakes. Win a 4 day trip for 2 to any Sofitel location!
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E-Store Opens July 12

12 July 2019
For this year's event we're shaking things up a bit, offering an array of picnic basket options using French techniques by Chef Melissa Chickerneo of Blueplate Catering.

From Cauliflower al Pastor to Pickled Shrimp with Watermelon Gazpacho to Petit Tender with Green Chimichurri - there's something for everyone, including 14 sparkling and still wine options!
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