Dine with Design, an annual epicurean event which took place at the Philip Johnson Glass House on June 9th, began with a Modern Picnic. Guests were invited to sample savory dishes prepared by six award-winning chefs and 10 talented artisans from around the country while exploring the buildings, grounds and art collections located on the 49-acre site in New Canaan:  Ana Sortun / Oleana / Cambridge, MA, Gabriel Rucker / Le Pigeon / Portland, OR, Tony Maws / Craigie on Main / Cambridge, MA, Missy Robbins / A Voce / New York City, Jeremy McMillan / The Farmhouse Restaurant at The Bedford Post Inn / Bedford, NY, Tim LaBant / The Schoolhouse at Cannondale / Wilton, CT.

Later in the evening, guests enjoyed a new component of Dine with Design--The Food Film Festival where guests sampled what was featured on the screen--oysters, samosas, garden salad and handmade ice cream--offering an unparalleled, multi-sensory experience.   Chef Frederic Kieffer, from Artisan in Southport, CT was the featured chef for the evening.