The July Box — Lobster Picnic

from $75.00

A celebratory midsummer dinner inspired by sun-kissed days spent near the water. Lobster, sweet corn, berries, and chilled wine. Our most playful menu of the season.Created in special collaboration with Maison Bodega.

Whether you’re dining as a couple, with friends, or solo: 

  • Choose 3 or 5 courses

  • Select your preferred Friday

  • Enter your party size (1–8 guests)

  • We deliver a chef-prepared dinner to your doorstep. See FAQ

Available Fridays in July, can be picked up at the Paris Dining Club studio in the North Loop or delivered within the Twin Cities metro.

A celebratory midsummer dinner inspired by sun-kissed days spent near the water. Lobster, sweet corn, berries, and chilled wine. Our most playful menu of the season.Created in special collaboration with Maison Bodega.

Whether you’re dining as a couple, with friends, or solo: 

  • Choose 3 or 5 courses

  • Select your preferred Friday

  • Enter your party size (1–8 guests)

  • We deliver a chef-prepared dinner to your doorstep. See FAQ

Available Fridays in July, can be picked up at the Paris Dining Club studio in the North Loop or delivered within the Twin Cities metro.

Number of Courses:
Hosting Kit:
Friday Pickup/Delivery:
Table Bouquet

Lobster Picnic

The closest thing to being invited to a Hamptons dinner party without leaving Minneapolis.

Le Menu

Apéro
Sweet Corn Bisque
chive blossoms
Haricot Vert & Chanterelles 
tarragon, marcona almonds 
Compressed Watermelon
fennel emulsion

Apero Addition*
Pull Apart Monkey Bread
charred scallions, white scallion butter

Main
Poached Lobster 
sweet corn, Manila clams, brown butter
-served with-  
Lemony Potato Salad
mirin, salted onions, kewpie

Cheese*
4-month Manchego
pickled summer fruit

Dessert
Vanilla Pavlova
sugared strawberries, wildflowers, elderflower chantilly

**optional courses

Lobster Picnic is only available Fridays in July. Order by 7/24

Your dinner arrives chef-prepared and chilled, ready to heat, plate, and serve at home. Designed for slow evenings around the table with minimal prep from the host.

The Hosting Kit

The details that matter.

Includes:
- BYOB Cocktail Kit with cocktail syrup, Vichy Catalan Sparkling Water, dried orange garnishes, and Jamie’s favorite cocktail recipe. Just add your favorite spirit!
- Place Cards
- Candles
- Linen Hemstitch Cocktail Napkins
- Macaroons or Callison Cookies with serving dish*

*Included in orders for 6 or more

Paris Dining Club was created for people who miss lingering evenings around the table.

Every month explores a new muse inspired by the French way of life, translated into a chef-prepared experience for the home table.

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