After already delighting the palates of foodies and gourmands in the city for well over a year, the popular Dining in the Dark experience in D.C. has announced extra dates for the coming months. If you missed out on getting tickets the first time around or you’re coming back for more, these blindfolded dinners have more evenings of heightened senses and bursts of flavor in store for you.
Taking place at two popular restaurants in the city, namely The Tower Club Tysons Corner and Ambar Clarendon, you can choose a memorable dinner at a social club known to serve modern American dishes or a modern Balkan restaurant. Places are limited so book your spot now and get ready to put your taste buds to the test.
What to expect at Dining in the Dark?
You can expect to enter into a setting lit only by the glow of candles, to be blindfolded at the door, and brought to your table by a helpful guide. And then, you’ll find yourself immersed in 90 minutes of delectable dishes and mysterious bites. Through all of the frantic searches for your cutlery, resourceful decisions such as eating with your hands, and plenty of laughs, without realizing, you’ll also be taking a masterclass in communication.
While learning how to eat without relying on your eyes, you’ll enjoy an impressive three-course meal. You can choose between vegan, seafood, and meat menu options for a meal catered to your needs and preferences. Thanks to the blindfold heightening your senses, you will fully taste the crunchy and creamy textures of your food, spicy and slightly sweet flavors will be intriguing, and bursts of exotic profiles will be enhanced.
Where is Dining in the Dark?
Dining in the Dark is being hosted at The Tower Club Tysons Corner and Ambar Clarendon. At The Tower Club Tysons Corner, members return for the elegant Crescent Lounge, Chef Frank Dalton’s cooking. Whereas Ambar Clarendon boasts a beautiful dining room and can be found in the Michelin Guide.
Dining in the Dark Reviews
Dining In The Dark has received some rave reviews from attendees who have experienced the event in cities around the world.
“It was a great experience. I got to try things that I probably would not have done on my own. The ambiance was great as well.”
“We had a great time and it was definitely a great experience dining blindfolded!”
“It was an absolutely wonderful experience. The dining staff were friendly and welcoming and the food was delicious. You get to keep the blindfold as well!”
Get out of your comfort zone and open up your senses to an adventurous, gastronomic experience where what’s sweet will be sweeter, what’s sour will be more sour.
Savor every sweet and salty flavor and learn to appreciate a vibrant ensemble of ingredients. Tickets are available from $64.