DeB Does Dallas Dirty according to party guests who paid hundreds of dollars to be part of the exclusive Saturday event.
Other Side Dallas scored when a female member of the host team was too open about their Saturday party. We broke the story about the “exclusive” dinner at Pacific Plaza.
Other Side Dallas reached out more than a week ago to the international dining group for comment, but received no answers. The guests had the same experience.
One young man who was able to get in last minute said the event was a joke. He asked that we not use his last name, but he goes by Colton.
This party goer tell us quite a bit about the event.
Are You Kidding Me?
First, a private exclusive champagne experience was anything but exclusive. The area was not secure and non-ticket holders and early arrivals ate appetizers and canapes meant for ticketed guests.
A second problem for Diner en Blanc was the champagne event itself. The Belaire Luxe served is available at any Target and wasn’t champagne, but was a sparking, white wine.
“How does a French themed event skimp on champagne,” asked Colton from the Allen area. “Do they think we are not going to notice it isn’t champagne?”
Other party goers said there was also a racial tone that was inappropriate for an inclusive event.
One young woman said the deejay, imported from Houston, kept referring to “white people music” and that he had to “appease” parts of the crowd.
“This is 2023. What is ‘white people music’ and how is that not racist?”
One question Other Side Dallas had for organizers was how would they make this an event that showed grace.
No response to our direct questions, but at the event those seeking grace showed up.
Other Side Dallas had multiple people tell us that numerous homeless people showed up seeking a handout.
Pacific Plaza Park is home to several homeless normally so the city fencing plan was hopeful at best.
Deb Does Dallas Dirty – The Basics
Other issues brought up are the absence of any sparklers and the napkin wave.
In years past cloth napkins were a gift for guests and provided by an event sponsor.
Reports indicate DeB Dallas had no direct sponsors and that some businesses may have been uncomfortable.
Others say they did not understand some of the messaging.
“The Diner en Blanc team came out hard on all white clothing and then allowed outfits with heavy cream, silver, and gold” per one attendee.
Another attendee mentioned the constant lack of bathroom facilities which have plagued DeB events in Dallas.
“This group told the city they were planning on 1200 people, but their follow up email said they invited 1500.”
“It’s no surprise they don’t have bathroom facilities. They weren’t honest about how many people were coming.”
City officials confirmed this estimate.
Transportation and Mobility
City officials were also surprised when buses could not park in their designated drop off locations also.
DeB planners did not inform the city that cars parked along the way would need to be moved prior to the event.