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Le Diner en Blanc Returns to OC

10.05.18

Once again this year, the elegant white wave of dinner guests will take over one of the most prestigious public locations of the city. Le Dîner en Blanc returns to Orange County on Saturday, October 13.

For this second edition, more than 1,000 revelers are awaited at a new and secret location. Last year’s inaugural très chic picnic attracted more than 800 cultural enthusiasts for a memorable evening at Bolsa Chica State Beach.

This annual secret affair, promises another unforgettable evening of elegance, beauty and magic, as it takes over an undisclosed public space whose location is only revealed minutes prior to the commencement of the event.

“If you were at the event last year, you know to circle this date! This event allows us to enjoy of some of our most prestigious and iconic public spaces of the city with elegance and flair”, says Tiffany Brown of WOW Events!, returning co-host of Le Dîner en Blanc – Orange County. “For this new edition, we have once again searched the county high and low to find a venue that will ‘wow’ and render this night unique and magical as well as welcome more guests.”

Be part of this year elegant evening, sign up now at orangecounty.dinerenblanc.com/register. 

To maintain the uniqueness of Le Dîner en Blanc as well as staying true to tradition, guests must observe certain requirements and follow a few key rules: 

Once confirmed, each guest’s participation becomes mandatory, regardless of weather conditions.  This is a rain or shine event. 

Dress code:  elegant and white only.  Originality is encouraged as long as it is stylish and tasteful. 

Table setting:  all white! 

Champagne and/or wine. Beer and hard liquor are prohibited. 

As per Orange County, alcohol laws, guests cannot bring their own alcohol. Guests wishing to enjoy some wine or Champagne, must reserve online through the Dîner en Blanc’s e-store. However, guests are welcome to bring their own non-alcoholic beverages.   

To ensure that the location secret is kept undisclosed until last minute, guests meet at assigned departure location and are escorted by Dîner en Blanc volunteer.

 In order to leave the event location as clean as when they arrived, guests are required to leave with all their belongings, leftovers and litter.

Guests must bring

A table, two white chairs, white tablecloth.

A picnic basket comprising fine food and proper stemware and white dinnerware.  

A catered picnic basket option, which can be picked up at the site, will be available for those who do not wish to pack their own. Guests wishing to do so must reserve online through Dîner en Blanc website during the initial ticket registration. 

For full details on the event’s rules and regulations, please visit orangecounty.dinerenblanc.com.

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Octoberfest at The Yard House

10.05.18

The Yard House at The Triangle is getting into the spirit of the season with an Oktoberfest celebration now through October 28. Enjoy German-inspired dishes, seasonal beers, an opportunity to purchase souvenir steins, and a chance to win a trip to Oktoberfest 2019 in Munich, Germany.

The special Oktoberfest dishes include a Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel with horseradish mustard and beer cheese sauce; Currywurst Poutine with beer cheese, fries, cheese curds, bratwurst and green onions; a Double Pork Burger with white cheddar cheese, arugula, red onion, tomato, bacon tomato jam, and Dijon mustard on a pretzel bun; and Chicken Schnitzel with ripped potatoes, Brussels sprouts and malt vinegar aioli.

Each week a different beer will be featured, and customers can purchase the beer of the week in a souvenir 1-liter stein with the logo of the brewery for that week. The offered brews include Sam Adams Oktoberfest through September 30; Ayinger Oktoberfest from Oct. 1 - 7; Weihenstephaner Festbier from Oct. 8 – 14; Paulaner Oktoberfest Weisen from Oct. 15 – 21; and Goose Island Oktoberfest from Oct. 22 – 28.

Yard House is also sending one lucky winner and a guest to Oktoberfest 2019 in Munich, Germany. The Grand Prize winner will receive two 2-Day Oktoberfest Tent Passes, roundtrip airfare for two, three nights of hotel accommodations, $400 in spending money, and $200 in Yard House gift cards. Yard House is also giving away $500 in gift cards every week as part of the monthly-long promotion. The public can enter on the Yard House website or by texting FEST to 37238.

Yard House is on the upper level of The Triangle at 1875 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa. For reservations or more information call 949.642.0090 or visit yardhouse.com.

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