Dining in the Dark in NYC invites all you self-confessed foodies to go against the grain and experience a fun-filled blindfolded dinner in the city. Not only is slipping on a blindfold in a top-notch restaurant a cause for a chuckle or two, but it also adds a new and exciting element to the typical dining experience. But if you’re still not convinced, we’ve rounded up five reasons why you should put your senses to the ultimate test and go Dining in the Dark in NYC.
1. Dine out in high-end restaurants
To ensure the highest quality of ingredients and service, only the finest of restaurants host these one-of-a-kind blindfolded experiences. Some of NYC’s top-notch eateries including Arlo Nomad continue to welcome adventurous food lovers through their doors to provide the refined yet relaxed setting that’s perfect to dine differently in. Skilled chefs curate impressive menus to show off their culinary skills, and the mouthwatering dishes served at these fine dining spots truly speak for themselves.
2. Variety of menus and dishes
Every foodie is different. Some like the salty freshness of seafood or tenderness of delicious meat dishes, while others like to keep their plates completely meat, fish and dairy-free. To cater to all our culinary preferences, Dining in the Dark offers meat, seafood and vegan menus that diners can choose on purchasing their tickets. What’s more, participants can fill out a form at the checkout and mention any other dietary restrictions and allergies.
3. It’s a super fun first date
The romantic candlelit dinner for two is a tale as old as time. And although it’s a totally respectable way to fan the flames of romance, there’s no harm in spicing up the standard dinner date from time to time. By immersing couples in complete darkness, this blindfolded dinner encourages love birds to engage in new conversations and focus on the here and now, and the whole experience is nothing if not a fun conversation starter.
4. Pretend like you’re on your own cooking show
Dining in the Dark is the perfect opportunity to show off your tasting abilities and culinary expertise as if you were a contestant on cooking shows like Masterchef. That’s where those handy taste buds come in. Your refined palate acts as your closest ally as you embark on this gastronomical adventure, picking up different aromas and textures. It is not as easy as it sounds though because we’re not all used to eating blindfolded, but distinguishing flavors of the food is actually half of the fun.
5. Unbeatable prices
Dining out in NYC can be pricey but Dining in the Dark makes it more affordable because every adventurous epicurean deserves to taste a carefully curated menu at least once in their lives. For three delicious courses created by masterful chefs from the city’s top-rated restaurants, all you pay is 64$ per person. So if you’re looking to get more bang for your buck while dining out in the Big Apple, this unique culinary experience has you covered.
If you’re somewhat convinced to try this dining experience out, sensorial surprises and lots of laughter await at Arlo Nomad. Diners have described the tasting adventure as an “outstanding experience” that makes for the “perfect date night”, so what are you waiting for? Bring your favorite foodie along with you to see how good your food can really taste.