Philly’s Dîner en Blanc takes over City Hall
Fashionistas and foodies trekked through the streets of Center City Philadelphia in their finest pressed white attire to dine outdoors at the seventh Dîner en Blanc.
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Claire Danderea (center) and Janice Bartle wave their napkins along with other diners signaling their table settings are complete. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Fashion blogger Davida Jane was among many who came stylishly dressed. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Thousands of diners navigated Center City traffic to get to Dilworth Park. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Jarrad Bradt and Taylor Morgis assemble a table at Dilworth Park.(Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Joe Gray (left) and Don Maedche assemble a table at the start of Le Dîner en Blanc. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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As Diner en Blanc gets underway, Marcia Hinton assembles her table. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Johnine Meehan spreads a tablecloth at the start of Le Dîner en Blanc. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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More than 5,500 diners participated in this year's Le Dîner en Blanc. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Cheryl Caldwell's pan seared salmon with arugula. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Michelle Wall's grilled chicken, asparagus, and orzo salad. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Bonnie Hughes pours a French rosé.(Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Gabrielle Salomone (left) and Chirs Passarella toast in City Hall courtyard. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Patrick Collins and Lindsey Gaydosh wave their napkins in City Hall Courtyard. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Amanda Healy (left) and Marietta Bieberfeld pose for a photo.(Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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First year attendees are Emmanuel Stuppard and Danielle Jeter-Stuppard. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Zarbeth Teelucksingh (right) and a friend show off their hats at Le Dîner en Blanc. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Once again, fashionistas and foodies trekked through the streets of Center City Philadelphia in their finest pressed white attire to dine outdoors at Philadelphia’s seventh Dîner en Blanc.
Lugging tables, coolers and chairs, 5,500 diners converged on City Hall and Thomas Paine Plaza making this year’s gathering the nation’s largest to date.
Originating in Paris in 1988 by François Pasquier and a handful of friends, Le Dîner en Blanc marked its 30th anniversary this June. The event has grown internationally and is now held in 30 countries around the world.
Philadelphia’s Dîner en Blanc began in 2012 with 1,300 people dining at the Swan Fountain at Logan Circle. Each year, the location of the event is kept secret until just prior to the event begins.
Diners assemble in scattered locations and then walk to a signature city, set up their tables and enjoy fine dining with a nod to all things French.
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