Diner en Blanc returns to Rochester for its 4th edition on August 27, 2025.
As always, the venue will remain secret until the last minute. People who would like to be part of this very special night do so by signing up to the new Fan list at rochester.dinerenblanc.com, then clicking on ‘Attend Le Diner en Blanc’.
Diner en Blanc is getting all dressed up to attend a dinner à la française where conversation and champagne are essential while enjoying the company of long-time friends and meeting new friends in a unique setting.
Noy Cohen, co-host of Diner en Blanc - Rochester, is glad that Le Diner en Blanc is returning to the city: “This chic and elegant affair celebrates the Rochester community and our beautiful public spaces. There’s nothing like Diner en Blanc in Rochester. This year, the number of participants will be limited, so we strongly invite the participants to register early, not to wait until the last moment”.
This year’s theme: Blooming Elegance This year’s Dîner en Blanc introduces an international theme. Under the name Blooming Elegance, the event will embody floral élégance and joie de vivre. Inspired by the timeless beauty of flowers, this year’s celebration invites guests to experience a soirée that is both refined and poetic—where every detail, from fashion to tablescapes, evokes grace, charm, and the blossoming magic of a perfect evening.
To maintain the uniqueness of Diner en Blanc, every guest has its part to play and observe certain requirements such as:
• Dress code: head-to-toe in white only. Elegance and originality are key!
• Table setting: all white!
• French-influenced event, so only wine and/or Champagne are served. o As per New York State alcohol laws, guests cannot bring their own alcohol. Guests wishing to enjoy some wine or Champagne, must reserve online through Diner en Blanc’s e-store.
• To ensure that the location secret is kept undisclosed until the last minute, guests meet at the assigned departure location and are escorted by a Diner en Blanc volunteer. • So, the event location is left as clean as when guests arrived, they are required to leave with all their belongings, leftovers, and litter.
Guests are to bring:
• A white linen tablecloth and serviettes; tables & chairs will be provided, will be preset and are included in ticket price
• A picnic basket comprising fine food and proper stemware and white dinnerware.
• A catered picnic basket option, which can be picked up on site, will be available for those who do not wish to pack their own. Guests wishing to do so must reserve online through Diner en Blanc’s e-store.
• Their own non-alcoholic beverages.
About the Hosts of Diner en Blanc – Rochester
The hosting team behind Diner en Blanc – Rochester is composed of Noy Cohen, Donell Adler. Noy Cohen, the owner, lead designer and planner of Noy Cohen Events, has two decades of experience in the event industry. She has an unparalleled ability to imagine and actualize large-scale event experiences that reflect the essence of her clients. Noy exhibits creativity and passion in every aspect of her work, producing breathtaking private and corporate events for a sophisticated clientele. Noy, who has lived in Israel, London and New York City has a motto: “Some people look for a beautiful place. Others make a place beautiful.” Donnell Adler has had the pleasure of producing, directing and teaching worldwide for more than two decades. She has also been involved with Dîner en Blanc for the past decade. She has been honored to bring energy, creativity, and a great deal of professional experience to all of her projects. Most recently she has locally directed or produced for Rochester Fringe Festival, Drama Kids, The Dinner Detectives and Stages. She is also an actress, singer, presenter, professional patient and voice over artist. For the past 30 years she has worked in film, television, commercials, industrials and theatre as well as studying at Juilliard School.
About Diner en Blanc
Diner en Blanc is so much more than an event. It’s a unique cultural movement that empowers friends of friends to gather and celebrate their shared passions for life, food, fashion, and community, year after year, with a pinch of mystery and large serving of spontaneity. Elegantly dressed all in white, guests arrive at a secret location for a chic picnic en masse. They bring their own tables, chairs, picnic baskets—all the trimmings—to sit down with friends and make new connections in one of their city’s most beautiful public spaces. The location remains secret up until the very moment of arrival. Over the course of the evening, guests from all backgrounds eat, dance, and reconnect with the finer things in life, as they appreciate the night’s magical experience. To this day, over 120 cities in 40 countries have joined the ever-growing and international network to celebrate gourmet cuisine, offer extraordinary entertainment, and bring together vibrant individuals and bon vivants around the world. While Diner en Blanc International is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, every event in every city is hosted by passionate local organizers who fell in love with the original Parisian concept and wanted to bring it home and dress it up with local flair. For more info, photos, and videos of Le Diner en Blanc events from around the world, visit dinerenblanc.com.
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