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| - Dining in the dark is something I've always wanted to try but have never had an opportunity to experience. Unlike other "unique" dining situations, this is one that you really can't replicate at home. So, when I heard that Dark Table was coming to Calgary, I was very excited.
I looked at Dark Table's menu online in advance. Options include a 2 or 3 course meal with a surprise starter/dessert and you can either choose your main or opt for the surprise main. As well, there is a $5 add-in for "surprise munchies for the table". Wanting the full experience, I opted for the full three courses plus munchies, all surprise.
After placing our order at the front bar/reception, we were introduced to our waiter who led us, caravan style, into and through the pitch black restaurant to our table. Blind folds were provided, but where we were sitting they weren't necessary, as the environment was completely black.
We weren't seated long before our food started coming out. It was a really cool experience, feeling around in a dish having no idea what's in it. I chose to eat the entire meal with my fingers for two reasons: first, I was using touch as one of the ways to identify my food and second, I didn't trust myself to use a fork in the dark without stabbing myself and spilling food everywhere!
I won't spoil the surprise when it comes to the menu, so I'll just say that everything was delicious. It was so much fun playing the guessing game during the meal as to what I was eating. After finishing the meal and being lead back out into reception, we discussed the menu with the hosts to see how close our "guesses" were.
I would definitely recommend a visit to the Dark Table to experience a new way of dining!
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