Black out Restaurants

Grimmerick

Has anyone here eaten at one of those restaurants where you eat in complete darkness?
How was it? What did they serve? How was the experience?
I really want to try this but there is no restaurant anywhere near here that does it, so I was thinking of just doing it in my house with a few friends. Any info or tips on how to not make a huge mess in my house would be appreciated thanks!!

Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused

Watch for roaming hands.

Grimmerick

but I thought that was part of the dinner

Indy_Mario

but I thought that was part of the dinner

That's where my vote was going!

vim_n_vigor

Watch for roaming hands.

You aren't any fun. I thought those hands took care of appetizers and dessert.

cdstadt

I've only seen that tv show episode that did it. CSI?

The idea is to have a bunch of different tastes and textures so you're a little disoriented.

I also think eating with your hands is part of the experience, so maybe nothing too saucy unless your guests aren't dressing up

MeganLMeier

Errrrrr... do you live in Manhattan? I don't think such things exist in DC.

YukonJoy

That reminds me of haunted houses when you were little and they would pass around spaghetti and be like

"And these are his BRAAIIIIIINNNNNSSS".


I think it is just silliness.

Grimmerick

Errrrrr... do you live in Manhattan? I don't think such things exist in DC.

No I live 20 minutes from DC and I checked into it, they don't have one yet. So I'll just have to make my own fun at home

Qarol

I like to see my food

CaptainGordo

That reminds me of haunted houses when you were little and they would pass around spaghetti and be like

"And these are his BRAAIIIIIINNNNNSSS".


I think it is just silliness.

Or peeled grapes as eyeballs. Good times. Not paying serious dough to do it though.

MrsSpratt

I like to see my food

Me, too. I do enjoy eating with my hands though. It's my dirty little secret.

staceyGO

The is on in Montreal... which does not help at all. haha.

Jeff92se

Hey! Who stole my chocolate cake!

killerqueen17

Sounds weird to me... only someone in a country OBSESSED with food would come up with something like this!! lol

sarah_ep

A coworker did this. You will spill things, and possibly get something on yourself. It's kind of expensive ($100 per couple). She loved the experience but would not do it again.

Qarol

Sounds weird to me... only someone in a country OBSESSED with food would come up with something like this!! lol

wait, what? huh?

LaSutopia

It's a fun idea. I have seen it several times on tv shows. The only thing is all the staff wears night vison goggles so they can see. I don't know how you would do with getting the people seated and serving the food unless you had some of those. If not you would have to set the table, serve the food and drinks, seat everyone and then turn out the lights but that defeats the purpose of the people not seeing what they are eating and all.

Gigi_licious

Ooops....sorry....you ok? I didn't mean to fork your hand, I thought that was my steak.

Iamfit4life

Sounds weird to me... only someone in a country OBSESSED with food would come up with something like this!! lol

I'm totally obsessed with food. Have based entire vacations on food and will continue to.



That said I have NO desire to EVER eat my dinner in the dark.

When I do, I'll just stop paying my electric bill.

timothyjkiser

Another meaning to "Blind Date" I guess.

timothyjkiser

Finally a restaurant where you can celebrate your birthday...in your birthday suite!!!

BigDaddyBRC

Has anyone here eaten at one of those restaurants where you eat in complete darkness?
How was it? What did they serve? How was the experience?
I really want to try this but there is no restaurant anywhere near here that does it, so I was thinking of just doing it in my house with a few friends. Any info or tips on how to not make a huge mess in my house would be appreciated thanks!!

Use of a Tantra chair....oh wait, what are you eating with your friends?

Grimmerick

Sounds weird to me... only someone in a country OBSESSED with food would come up with something like this!! lol

The idea is to take out one of senses in order to heighten the other senses and the experience. It's not only about the food. Plus I like the idea of experiencing the world in a way some others have to (i.e. blind people), and just to let you know, dining in the dark originated in Europe less than 10 years ago, started by a blind minister named Jorge Spielmann.

juliecat1

I dont know if doing it yourself would work exactly.... part of the experience is not knowing what youre eating. Mystery tastes and textures. Maybe have everyone bring a secret dish? Then youd each have at least something you didnt know what it was.