Sunday, June 05, 2016
he globally renowned Le Dîner en Blanc finally hit the shores of Trinidad & Tobago — and made quite a splash. Word of the inaugural soirée had quickly spread throughout local social circles, creating a widespread buzz among aficionados of all things lifestyle... SO contributor Tenille Clarke shares an exclusive peek.
Founder of Dîner en Blanc, François Pasquier, wanted to organise a picnic to reconnect with old friends some 30 years ago. The concept was simple: “Bring a meal and bring a new friend.” Knowing that his garden was too small to host everyone, he asked guests to convene at the Bois de Boulogne in Paris and to observe an all-white dress code — ostensibly for easy recognition. Fast-forward to 2016, and Dîner en Blanc has surely made its mark worldwide.
There was indubitably an added element of difficulty for the Trinidad and Tobago leg of the worldwide-renowned picnic-style event. In addition to the DIY test of creating unique, stunning tablescapes and curating a culinary menu that would please the fussiest of food enthusiasts, Dîner en Blanc Port of Spain also had the unspoken responsibility of balancing extreme “fête-ing” with fine dining. For the average Trinbagonian who was born with the Carnival gene coursing through the veins, it was a feat that many would consider near impossible in the twin-island republic.
Surely, the local franchise holders, Ultimate Events Limited, would know a thing or two about injecting culture, excitement and finesse to a largely exclusive event such as this. After all, they are the tour de force of the most popular Carnival bands in the world: TRIBE, BLISS, and Lost Tribe. Indeed, planning, designing and executing are their forte, and head honcho Dean Ackin and his team appeared undaunted by the challenge of it all.
read more http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/D-ner-en-Blanc-Port-of-Spain_62860
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