Missed Connections will soon be a thing of the past thanks to Lavaux Wine Bar! Each week the Swiss restaurant and wine bar (where you can sip Swiss wine in a stunning 1970s gondola) encourages strangers to meet by hosting a Secret Message Party–and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like!
Each Tuesday at 7pm guests that opt in to participate in the Secret Message Party will be given paper and a pen to write a message–be it a poem, love note, or a simple conversation starter.
Your waiter (otherwise known as the “messenger”) will then anonymously deliver your message to a person of your choice, continuing to deliver the paper back and forth so you can have an entire conversation with a stranger during your meal!
From friend groups to singles and even couples, tons of people head to the party each week looking to swap stories and chat with strangers across the room. Who knows–you may even leave with a phone number or a new friend entirely!
And the best part–the party itself is free, all you have to do is RSVP!
Of course the cozy space offers an amazing selection of wines and cheeses to dine on while chatting, such as cheese boards, charcuterie boards, fondue, and a selection of traditional Swiss entrées, plus, beyond the wine, they also offer vermouth and cocktails.
Lavaux Wine Bar’s Secret Message Party is a fun and unique way to not only meet new friends but elevate your dinner and drinks experience entirely–sort of like dining while blindfolded!
Lavaux Wine Bar is located at 630 Hudson Street in the West Village. Learn more about the Secret Message Party, which happens every Tuesday at 7pm, here.