Washintonian Magazine, Washington Informer

This chic picnic brings a community together to celebrate an evening of fashion, friendship, food, and companionship. The beauty of the event is the spontaneous bonds that are made between perfect strangers dining alongside each other as they experience one of the city's beautiful and iconic public spaces. This annual event has brought together hundreds of thousands of guests around the world, all dressed in their finest white outfits and dining on an array of scrumptious food. Each city has its own vibe. Each city reflects the diversity of its community which is the defining purpose of Dîner en Blanc.

Linda Davis

President + CEO

Linda Davis, a 5th generation Annapolitan, is President of The Davis Group, LLC, a consulting specialist in business development, nonprofit branding, fundraising, and high-profile special events.

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Linda began her career in the hospitality industry with Sheraton Hotels in Washington, DC. Prior to The Davis Group, she owned and operated Company’s Coming, Special Events and Catering, a special event consultant firm with a full-service catering arm specializing in high-end corporate retreats and themed events. In 1994, Linda pursued a life-long dream and opened The Wild Orchid, an Annapolis’ top restaurant with an emphasis on serving fresh local seafood, meats, and produce. Living the sustainable method of only eating in-season and local foods, Linda applied that commitment to the Wild Orchid, creating the first restaurant in Annapolis to change its menu seasonally and designed its dishes around regional cuisine, working with local watermen, farmers, and organic growers to offer only the freshest, seasonal ingredients. Linda doesn’t just design beautiful and successful events; she orchestrates every aspect of their execution. Working with the best the industry has to offer, Linda has cultivated a loyal clientele over the 30 years in the industry.

Kaitlin Davis Latonick

Partner

A 6th generation Annapolitan, Kaitlin Latonick (Davis) started in the industry at the young age of three. Yes, three! Peeling grapes in the kitchen of her mother’s catering company; she was destined to be part of this eventful lifestyle. From those early days in the kitchen of Company’s Coming to supporting the operation of The Wild Orchid restaurant and working events, Kaitlin’s experience has been a true emersion of the hospitality industry.

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Kaitlin grew up in her mother’s talented shadow. She watched and learned from her every move and wanted to be involved on all levels. After receiving her degree in Public Relations + Marketing, Kaitlin joined the hotel world and immediately fell in love with the fast-paced life of the industry. Six years later, she decided it was time to focus on creating spectacular events with her mom + sister.

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