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Who would like to dine in total darkness? (pg. 3)
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| Yohan |
| quote: | Originally posted by Jay Leno
There is obviously some degree of trust involved that they won't do this... |
don't ever watch the movie 'Waiting' :D |
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| Playa24_7 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Kellyboop
What if you had a hair in your food? :nervous:
They have this in Shanghai but there is something about Chinese cuisine and not being able to see what I'm eating that scares the off me |
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| PivotTechno |
| Lol @ "repetitive customers" |
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| *~LiSa-LoO~* |
| quote: | Originally posted by StereoPrincess
nope. it was definitely hell's kitchen.
http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cg...7058.art&page=1 (read down to where it talks about Opaque).
I have seen ads for that Dating in the Dark show but I think it's not eating that they do in the dark on that one. lol. |
Ohhh yes, I remember that now. I thought you were talking about a recent episode or something comin up.
| quote: | Originally posted by Owen M
cool idea, but one thing I can't do is eat with no lights.
listen to tunes, talk, drink, fornicate, make out like a grade schooler...but eat? |
Lol I thought you said "making out with a grade schooler" at first! haha |
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| English Rachel |
| I would LOVE to do this |
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| Endlesswave |
| quote: | Originally posted by Kellyboop
What if you had a hair in your food? :nervous:
They have this in Shanghai but there is something about Chinese cuisine and not being able to see what I'm eating that scares the off me |
I'm pretty open and am considering this but the hair in the food thing can be gross, as for Chinese cuisine, I'm pretty picky about what kind of Chinese stuff I'd eat. Probably wouldn't try that menu, hah.
Cool idea though. One day hopefully soon I'll do it. |
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| King_Mack |
| quote: | Originally posted by Intangible
Exact same restaurant/owner |
yup!! Ive been to the one in Montreal, it was a really interesting experience. Id totally check it out again |
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| evil_cookie |
Thanks for posting this, I'm going to check this out this weekend.
I found this hilarious (in their frequently asked question section of the site: http://www.onoir.com)
| quote: | | 5 - Is the kitchen dark too? The kitchen is lit and the cooks are not blind. |
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| Kellyboop |
How does one look at the menu? Is there a lit area before you go in where you can see it or do you just hear specials from the waiters?
I like to read things and not just hear a verbal presentation by the waiter as sometimes you can't understand what sort of ingredient(s) they describe. |
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| MikeyN |
| quote: | Originally posted by Kellyboop
How does one look at the menu? Is there a lit area before you go in where you can see it ? |
yes.
Tara, post your review. |
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| Intangible |
WOW
It was awesome.
I didnt tell Michael until we got there and I just let him read the desription on the sign
"uhhh so we are eating in the dark"
He was a bit freaked out, as was I... who wouldnt be?
Its underneath an aparment complex. Once you walk in it is dimly lit and felt very mysterious. We were taken to the bar area where we ordered. You have the choice of a 3 course or 2 course meal. We opted for the 2 course meal as none of the appetizers were that exciting to us. We both ordered the 5 spice filet mignon. I ordered a choclate cake and ice cream, michael got the surprise dessert.
At the bar you can sit and have a drink while you wait for your table to be ready.
We were taken to a door where we were introduced to our server guide Tracy. She seemed very nice and we felt safe in her hands. As we saw the door swing open it was BLACK not dark but BLACK. We formed a train, hands on each others shoulders and she took us in. I was SCARED. lol. Walking in a place that you dont know and you dont know where you are going :nervous:
It was a really weird feeling of seeing such darkness. We both felt like our eyes should be closed and my brain felt confused. It took me at least 10 minutes to feel somewhat comfortable with what was going on.
When she sat us down she explained where everything was on our table; our bread plate, fork, knife, napkin (which I wore as a bib), glass of water, placemat...
We were the first ones there so it was really strange. We had no idea how big the room was, what it looked like, where other tables were. Once and awhile someone would walk past us. Our voices seemed to echo. What was comforting was the pianist (who was also blind) as it helped create warmth and depth in the room.
Quickly our warm bread came. The biggest challenge was buttering it. I ended up with a giant glob of butter on my napkin which my wrist discovered later in the evening.
Our food came very fast as well and it smelt sooooo delicious. Thankfully they cut the steak into pieces so you don't have to cut in the dark. The pieces were not bite size for me but I think they were for Michael. It was pretty good. I prefer a keg steak but it was very flavourable and very juicy. The vegetables were fun to eat as it was a fun guessing game. I found they tasted very buttery though. My biggest complaint about the main course is the the portions were a bit too small.
The weirdest part about eating was you couldnt pace yourself. I never knew what was left on my plate. I also ate quite a bit with my hands. And used my hands to feel around my plate. Michael was much cleaner and used his fork for everything.
Dessert was the best part. But have a huge sweet tooth I always say that. The icecream was REALLY hard to eat. I ended up using my finger to push the icecream onto the spoon. Michael's mystery dessert was good too.. It was a mousse cake or something.
The whole experience was really neat. I have such a vivid imagination and I thought that I could see outlines of the light fixtures, and the lines where the ceilings met the walls. I created my own atmosphere. Although there still was an atmosphere created by the music, the darkness, the noises of people talking... It was also interesting how I could 'see' an outline of my arm and glass when i took a sip of water or the outline of my bread plate on the table. It's like my brain knew what should be there and created that image (Jay Leno experienced this too but Michael did not). It was kind of freaky have people walk past you and not being able so see them. Or when you needed your waitress you just yelled out her name but you had no idea if she was close, far, or even in the room. The experience was very eye opening to how the blind live their life and the challenges they must overcome. You really have to trust people.
When we left the dinning room and went back to the bar area (where you pay) it was so painfully bright for 30 seconds - even though it was very dimly lit. It was weird to see. We couldnt help but laugh. I wore my sunglasses as it felt better.
If you are looking for a good meal go to the keg, if you are looking for a great adventure and experience go to o noir. We will go back, hopefully as a big group. I think it would be interesting to converse as a large group in the total darkness.
Here is a photo of what the room looks like:
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| Cribby |
| Great review. I'm intrigued and plan to go soon. |
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