WHAT IF. DINNER No. 29

THE ART OF GATHERING — A Chinese-Inspired Dinner

THE STORY | 活动故事

An evening where food, contemporary art, design and music come together.

Inspired by the Chinese tradition of sharing food, THE ART OF GATHERING brings people together for a different kind of dinner. A night of unexpected encounters, good conversations and the simple pleasure of being together.

LOCATION | 活动地点

Beans & Dots × SUPRAINFINIT

22 Mântuleasa Street, Bucharest

A space designed by Bogdan Ciocodeică and Ana Porim, with design interventions by Kaustik and furniture by Intro and Sorter, transforms into a Chinese-inspired dining room for one night.

A meeting point for contemporary art, design, food and people.

DATE & TIME | 日期与时间

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

EVENING SCHEDULE | 活动时间

19:00-22:00

All guests are expected to arrive at 19:00.

EVENT FLOW | 活动流程

CHECK-IN & CONNECTIONS | 签到与交流

Guests are welcomed and invited to take part in a playful icebreaker designed to spark conversations, encourage unexpected connections and set the mood for the evening.

Fortune cookies will bring a playful touch to the evening, with a little message to take home.

TOUCHING ART BAR | 艺术调酒吧

View Drinks Menu

Start the evening with cocktails crafted and served by Touching Art Bar, bringing creativity and flavour together.

MUSIC | 音乐

A playlist curated by our members, setting the mood and bringing the WITGW spirit to life throughout the evening.

Add your favorite songs to our Spotify playlist here.

DINNER BY CHEF RĂZVAN BURUIANĂ 主厨晚宴

A Chinese-inspired dining experience, bringing people together around good food, shared experiences and conversations worth staying for.

CHINESE-STYLE ROASTED CHICKEN | 中式烤鸡

Roasted chicken thigh glazed with honey, hoisin sauce and Chinese five-spice, topped with chili crisp and crispy skin chips. Served with steamed Mandarin pancakes, cucumber, spring onions and hoisin sauce.

Or

VEGETARIAN OPTION — CHINESE-STYLE MUSHROOMS | 中式烤蘑菇

Roasted shimeji or enoki mushrooms (subject to market availability) glazed with honey, hoisin sauce and Chinese five-spice, topped with chili crisp. Served with steamed Mandarin pancakes, cucumber, spring onions and hoisin sauce.

DESSERT — RED WINE-POACHED PEAR | 红酒炖梨

Slow-poached pear in red wine, infused with cinnamon, star anise and citrus, served with caramel sauce and a light mascarpone and egg mousse.

INDIVIDUAL SERVING | 单人份

Each guest receives an individual serving of 4 Mandarin pancakes with their selected main course, followed by:

THE SWEET FINALE | 甜蜜终章

Dessert by Freshful

A sweet ending to the dining experience, presented in partnership with Freshful.

DINNER FORMAT | 用餐形

This is a standing dinner experience, with seating available for short breaks throughout the evening.

THE glo™ MOMENT | glo™ 时刻

FUN IS WHERE glo™ IS

A little break, your way.

Conventional cigarette smoking is not permitted indoors.

However, glo™ devices may be used inside the venue, subject to applicable regulations and venue policies.

18+ | IMPORTANT INFORMATION

glo™ is an electronic device designed for use with compatible nicotine-containing consumables. Nicotine is addictive. Intended for adults aged 18 and over. This product is not risk-free.

SEATING & ATMOSPHERE | 座位与氛围

This is a standing dinner experience, designed to encourage movement, spontaneous encounters and conversations throughout the evening.

Seating is limited and intended for brief resting periods. A selection of sofas, chairs and side tables will be available throughout the venue.

Only a limited number of tickets are available.

DRINKS | 饮品 View Menu

Drinks are available for purchase at Touching Art Bar.

Card payments only.

DRESS CODE | 着装建议

Come as you are, dress how you feel — it all belongs.

For those who want to dress the part, think contemporary Shanghai meets the art world: effortless tailoring, bold colours, interesting silhouettes and a touch of vintage glamour.

No rules, just personality.

ENTRY DETAILS | 入场须知

Ticket Scanning

Please present your ticket upon arrival for scanning. Once checked in, you will receive an entry wristband.

Members Only

This is a members-only event. Every guest must be a registered WITGW member, including guests whose tickets were purchased by someone else.

Self-Service Coat Check

A self-service coat check area will be available at the venue.

ADMISSION & MEMBERSHIP | 入场与会员须知

Admission to our events is available exclusively through membership-based tickets.

To ensure a smooth and fair ticket purchasing experience, please note the following guidelines:

Login Required: You must be logged into your WITGW account to purchase tickets.
Multiple Tickets: You may purchase one or more tickets in a single order.
Membership Matters: Every person included in your order must be a registered WITGW member. If someone in your group is not yet a member, please make sure they sign up before purchasing tickets.

Thank you for being part of our community.

See you around the table, on the dance floor and everywhere in between.

WHAT IF THINGS GO WELL

如果一切顺利会怎样？