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| - OK ... let's get to the jist of this review ... people were absolutely up to some freaky-deaky shinanigans in that pitch black restaurant. Ha ha ha ... good stuff.
I actually asked the bartender before going in if they had night cameras or if any of the wait staff had vision with night vision goggles and she said no. in fact, she told us that initially at the Montreal location they had cameras and upon reviewing the tapes they were shocked at what they saw (i.e. people going to town), removed the cameras and decided they didn't need them. I'm still not sure if i believe them ... but it did seem like a bit of an invitation. Oh the Montrealers. Such a passionate bunch ;)
Now, onto the experience and the food ....
when they say pitch darkness, they mean it. your eyes don't adjust over time, nothing ... blackness. it was a little odd at first, but remaining calm and taking in the whole experience and you actually get into it. it was thoroughly enjoyable.
i had the pepper filet (which WAS already cut ... which was the only possible reason you would consider not ordering this dish being unsure about the complications of chopping up your steak), along with a glass of merlot ... and the taste sensations, which of course were heightened, was devine.
the octopus and calamari apps were interesting ... the salad that came with them was the hardest to eat for sure. again tho, already cut up chunks, so all cool in the gang there.
dessert - i went for the 'surprise' which turned out to be some sort of chocolate mousse ... yummy :).
this is kinda like skydiving ... it isn't something you really need to do more than once, unless you've got a screw loose ... but everyone should experience this at least once. maybe twice if there were a few things you wanted to do and missed on that first visit! ha...
At $39 3 course meal, it really isn't too expensive. The experience is worth it alone.
Go blind already. Go.
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