Dark table

[EuroSZabina]

I'm pretty sure you have heard of these restaurants where you eat in pitch dark.
I'm curious how many of you guys tried it or would you ever try it.
I don't think I could do it, I could hardly manage to go to my bathroom in the dark so nop nop nop
Maybe once in my life?
Let me think of it...nop

 

[PuntMeister]

I'm pretty sure you have heard of these restaurants where you eat in pitch dark.
I'm curious how many of you guys tried it or would you ever try it.
I don't think I could do it, I could hardly manage to go to my bathroom in the dark so nop nop nop
Maybe once in my life?
Let me think of it...nop

Punt thinks it is a fad that will pass. I know some people who went to dine in the dark, but I declined because I thought it would be kind of dumb and difficult to focus. They came back and said it was interested but kind of dumb and no, they haven't gone back. Only way a lights out restaurant would work for me is if we went as a hot date and groped like horny college cuties.

Having shared that, there is something to be said for isolating senses to heighten others. I do love to savor food and enjoy flavours without any distractions. Sometimes when I enjoy a really good meal, I will stop, turn off all the music, close my eyes, say a little prayer of thanks, and tenderly enjoy one little morsel. Savor its taste a long, long, long time. Let it float in my mouth like a gently melting snowflake. Move it around to different parts of my tongue and experience its levels of sweetness, saltiness, bitterness, etc., and how it all melds together. Only then will I swallow it, having extracted every drop of taste it has given up, instead of just stuffing my face and chattering about what-ev. Then I will take a second bite. Only after the second bite is fully appreciated too will I move to each item on the plate, one by one (I have to crack an eye open at this point; makes me look like am winking at you. Maybe I am). Finally, a small sip of wine, lovingly swirled inside my sensuous mouth, filling my olfactory senses and palate. I let out a small moan of contentment as I swallow it longingly. Meanderingly I will open my eyes, and take my time savoring the rest of the meal, enjoying the tastes without any care in the world except to enjoy every bite. In these moments, I don't just consume my dinner, I perform an gracious act of genuine appreciation as I would making love to a woman.

-Punt.

 

[twotip]

I too thought it was a fun foodie experience!

It was fun guessing the different vegetables in the salad. I do not recommended arriving intoxicated or wearing high heels. Unless you would like to add an element of danger to the night. Water goblets are plastic and the washroom has heated toilet seats. It is great to have some handi wipes readily available because most of my party ended up eating with their hands.

I would want to bring out of town guests here especially for the fun factor!

 

[1nitestan]

I find it an odd business model. Most of the people I've talked to echo the same comments - "food=mediocre" "was nice to try once". Based on that, I don't see it lasting long....but then again, Vancouver food scene is littered with places that don't last long.

 

[little sunshine]

I found it to be a very unique experience, I swear I could hear what everyone was saying in the restaurant.
Don't go for the food as it is mediocre. You order your entree but the appetizer and dessert is a secret.


I had fun with the person I went with as we fooled around a bit (it is pitch black in there)
Recommend it for sure

 

[janje]

I also recently dined there. The food was ok, but that really isn't the main goal.
It was fun though to share the experience with an amazing person. Being able to talk about how the unique experience makes you feel was a great way to have a meaningful first date.
Losing that one sense makes it all kind of introspective.

 

[Alix Turner]

I've dined at Dark Table and it was an amazing experience that I recommend everyone try at least one. I believe all the waiters and waitresses are blind, and not too sure about the kitchen staff. .

Yeah, they aren't kitchen is lit but kept completely blacked out from everyone. Could you imagine how hard it would be to populate a restaurant with an all blind front and back of house crew. When dv8 did the same dark dining experience they kept the normal staff, but everyone had infrared goggles apparently.
It's different but kind of a relief to leave. Word to the wise, when I was there they did not serve any kind of alcohol, I think I remember you being a bit of a health freak Szabina so this might not be of interest to you, but anyone else going might want to look into whether they are still corkage only when making the reservation

 

[BofSea]

Sounds like fun,I`d go with you

 

[janje]

Not sure when they got there license, but we had a bottle of wine when I was there the other day.

 

[janje]

The menu is simple, and the food was average. It is really just based on the experience.
Dos:
- be open to the experience, it is kind of fun
- bring someone cool, I did and learned a lot about an amazing person.
- let them know if you have allergies, or simply don't like a specific food. It's not line you know it's a mushroom before you taste the mushroom

Don'ts:
- wear your very best clothes. They will get dirty.

 

[EuroSZabina]

So everybody's opinion is pretty much the same, don't go for the food quality but the experience and try it at least once.
I wonder how many people repeat .
How do you pick up your drink without bumping it off the table.
I'm also wondering if I ever try it I think it would be better if I go with somebody who's also never been there.
I think i practice at at home first ))

 

[twotip]

So everybody's opinion is pretty much the same, don't go for the food quality but the experience and try it at least once.
I wonder how many people repeat .
How do you pick up your drink without bumping it off the table.
I'm also wondering if I ever try it I think it would be better if I go with somebody who's also never been there.
I think i practice at at home first ))

I would happily introduce you to the restaurant and even bring the wet wipes becuase you will give up the fork and eat with your hands, trust me.

 

[EuroSZabina]

I would happily introduce you to the restaurant and even bring the wet wipes becuase you will give up the fork and eat with your hands, trust me.

Wet wipe is my best friend, lol