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Le Pique-Nique Nosh

Artisan Bread with Salted European Butter and Housemade Roasted Grape Jam

Midwestern Cheese Collection with Carr Valley Wisconsin Penta Creme Blue,
Redhead Creamery Minnesota Little Lucy Brie, and Jacobs & Brichford Indiana Everton Reserve

Midwestern Charcuterie Collection served with Mustard Seed Caviar, Smoking Goose Indiana Lomo,
Nueske's Wisconsin Smoked Landjaeger, and La Quercia Iowa Nduja

Americana Toasted Garlic Marinated Olives with Gigande Beans and Peppadew Peppers

Toasted Quinoa with Imported Feta, Black Beans, and Scallions

Chicken Rillette with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Preserved Lemon, and Summer Savory

PB&J Truffle Cones and Watermelon Sugar Cookie Sandwiches

La Végétarienne

Artisan Bread with Salted European Butter and Housemade Roasted Grape Jam

Midwestern Cheese Collection with Carr Valley Wisconsin Penta Creme Blue,
Redhead Creamery Minnesota Little Lucy Brie, and Jacobs & Brichford Indiana Everton Reserve

Toasted Garlic Marinated Olives with Gigande Beans and Peppadew Peppers

Spit Roasted Cauliflower al Pastor with Crispy Corn Tostadas and Charred Pineapple

Toasted Quinoa with Imported Feta, Black Beans, and Scallions

Dragon Fruit Salad with Baby Arugula, Blackberries, Marcona Almonds, Goat Cheese,
Toasted Cocoa Nibs, and Honey-Lime Vinaigrette.

Cake “Pop”sicles and Watermelon Sugar Cookies Sandwiches.

Poulet et Canard

Artisan Bread with Salted European Butter and Housemade Roasted Grape Jam

Midwestern Cheese Collection with Carr Valley Wisconsin Penta Creme Blue,
Jacobs & Brichford Indiana Everton Reserve, and Mixed Nuts & Dried Fruit

Kale and Kohlrabi Salad with Blueberries, Dried Cherries, Puffed Quinoa, Watermelon Radish, and Ginger Mint Vinaigrette

Bacon Wrapped Airline Chicken Breast stuffed with Duck Confit and Wild Mushrooms served with a
Sour Cherry Barbecue Shellac, Blistered Haricot Verts, and Yellow Wax Beans

Parsnip Potato Salad with Charred Carrots, Steamed Parsnips, Potatoes, Red Onions, and Citrus-Scallion Aioli

Cake “Pop”sicles and Strawberry Lemonade Shortbread Cookies


 

D. Roulade d'Agneau

Artisan Bread with Salted European Butter and Housemade Roasted Grape Jam

Midwestern Cheese Collection served with Carr Valley Wisconsin Penta Creme Blue,
Jacobs & Brichford Indiana Everton Reserve, and Mixed Nuts & Dried Fruit

Kale and Kohlrabi Salad with Blueberries, Dried Cherries, Puffed Quinoa,
Watermelon Radish, and Ginger Mint Vinaigrette

Cast Iron Charred Lamb Roulade Stuffed with Toasted Almond Falafel,
Glazed with Rouille Sauce over Summer Vegetable Biryani

Grilled Asparagus with Roasted Sunchokes, Maitake Mushroom Conserva, and
Shaved Midnight Moon Goat Cheese


 

Les Grillades

Cake “Pop”sicles and Strawberry Lemonade Shortbread Cookies

Artisan Bread with Salted European Butter and Housemade Roasted Grape Jam

Midwestern Cheese Collection with Carr Valley Wisconsin Penta Creme Blue,
Jacobs & Brichford Indiana Everton Reserve and Mixed Nuts & Dried Fruit

Mixed Grill with Grilled Petite Tender and Green Chimichurri

Veal Bratwurst with Bread and Butter Pickles with Caramelized Onion Aioli

Tandoori Fried Cornish Hen (½)

Pickled Shrimp with Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho

Parsnip Potato Salad with Charred Carrots, Steamed Parsnips, Potatoes,
Red Onions, Citrus-Scallion Aioli.

Dragon Fruit Salad with Baby Arugula, Blackberries, Marcona Almonds, Goat Cheese,
Toasted Cocoa Nibs and Honey-Lime Vinaigrette.

Cake “Pop”sicles and Watermelon Sugar Cookies Sandwiches.


 

Sparkling

Riva Rose Sparkling Brut Rosé

Veuve Ambal Crémant de Bourgogne Grande Cuvée

Marie Ambal Crémant de Bourgogne

Champagne Delavenne Père et Fils

White

Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling

Chateau Ste. Michelle Horse Heaven Sauvignon Blanc

Underwood Pinot Gris

Sea Monster Wines, Central Coast Eclectic White

Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Chardonnay

Stephen Vincent Chardonnay

Rose

Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Rosé

Red

Kings Ridge Pinot Noir

Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon

Cycles Gladiator Petite Sirah

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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