Opaque at the Hyatt

[foodmanchu]

anyone been? dining in the dark. i think it is more about the sensory experience than about great food, but it is 100 bucks a person. is it worth it?

[SecretAsianMan]

I take my students every semester and everyone has a memorable time.

I think its worth doing at least once. The sensation of total and complete darkness is unforgettable. The food has been upgraded since their inception several years ago. I find the beef and salmon dishes to be the best. The $100 for the food alone is probably not a good value proposition, but for the entire experience, I'd say, try it once. The darkness does something interesting to the quality of conversation.

...and for couples, let's say there is a seriously under-rated erotic quality to the evening. After all, no one can see you!

Have fun!

[Wheggi]

I'm taking my wife this friday for her birthday. She works with the visually impared and is really looking forward to it. I myself am cringing at the 99 bucks a pop price tag but I'm hoping she enjoys it. Does anyone have a take on the food there?

[Outerspace]

Did you end up going? If so, how was the experience?

[caligreatest]

Your right it's more about the sensory experience than the food. You first order outside the restaurant, then your lead by a blind waiter by holding his/her shoulder to your table. It's completely dark and everyone is packed in the restaurant. You have to figure out how to eat without spilling or making a mess. It takes over an hour to finish.

[fdb]

So what did you eat? How was the food?

[Outerspace]

I was hoping that someone here had tried it. It sounds interesting if you have the right companion. Anyone been?