Dating in the dark restaurant london

Dating in the dark at Dans le Noir restaurant

Dark dining is the act of eating a meal without seeing the food that is being eaten. The basic concept is that the removal of vision enhances the other senses and increases gastronomic pleasure. Since , specialised dark restaurants have opened in many parts of the world. The first experience of dark restaurant took place in Paris, set up by Michel Reilhac and was called "Le gout du noir". This program started in and was followed by the opening of a temporary restaurant in the "Montorgeuil" district in Paris during the summer This program became in "Dans le Noir? It became the first international chain of restaurant in the dark. It was opened in September by a blind clergyman, Jorge Spielmann, who wished to convey the experience of blindness to sighted customers. The opening of Blindekuh in was followed during the next few years by other dark restaurants in cities in Europe and North America [3] and Asia. In most cases the restaurant area is kept in complete darkness, with all sources of light eliminated, including mobile phones and cameras.

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They say love is blind. I decided to put this to the test. He looked like he did in the photos, tall and dark-haired. We entered the restaurant through a door with blackened windows. In a bizarre reversal of roles, the guided became the guide. Sounds of chatter rang out, but I could see only blackness.

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Dining in the Dark London

By Madison Burgess. Successful restaurants often have something that makes them stand out - whether that's a bizarre location or a quirky original theme. One popular London eatery has taken this to the next level, giving diners an experience they truly won't get elsewhere - however, you might not want to wear your best clothes as it could get messy.

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