09/25/2026
What happens when the magic, hospitality and whimsy of The Inn at Little Washington comes to Washington, D.C.?
Last week, Linder Global Events had the privilege of helping Chef Patrick O’Connell bring the spirit of The Inn to Lisner Auditorium for the celebration of his new memoir, Main, Middle & Gay.
More than 1,500 guests gathered for a one-of-a-kind evening, with longtime friend and fellow chef José Andrés kicking off the event and acclaimed food critic Tom Sietsema joining Chef Patrick for a conversation about his remarkable life and career.
For one evening, the stage became The Inn. From the dining table, w**e and waiter onstage to truffle popcorn and ch*****ne for guests, every detail was designed to bring a little of The Inn’s magic to D.C. And, in true Patrick O’Connell fashion, there were plenty of unexpected moments, culminating in an unforgettable finale.
Bringing an experience like this to life takes an extraordinary team. A huge thank you to the talented performers and partners who helped make the evening so memorable:
✨ Host: Politics and Prose Bookstore
✨ Venue: George Washington University GW Events
✨ Lady Gaga: Michael Collins/Andora Tetee
✨ Dancers: Christian Ocampo, Malcolm McMichael, Haoyi Wen, Criis Vega
✨ Choreographer: Pattaya Hart🔅Plu Sayampol🔅พลุ
✨ Mime: Mark Jaster of Happenstance Theater
✨ Ch*****ne: Moët & Chandon Official
✨ Water: Acqua Panna USA Sanpellegrino Official
✨ Popcorn & Ch*****ne Service: Design Cuisine
It was a wonderful example of what can happen when an event becomes an extension of the story being told. Thank you to the The Inn at Little Washington team for inviting us to be part of this magical evening.