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| - 5 stars for the experience as a whole. You must make a reservation and when you show up, you put your cell phones or anything that might produce light in a locker in the dimly lit front lounge. From there, you are introduced to your server, who is actually blind, and then, taking his/her shoulder, you are led to into the dining room, which is PITCH BLACK.
The experience is nerve-wracking at first because doing anything in pitch black tends to be uncomfortable for those of us who have taken our vision for granted. However, eventually you will settle down a bit, but you are constantly reminded of your predicament as you clumsily take a sip of your drink or fumble with your food.
They say that depriving oneself of one of the five senses will enhance the remaining and after this experience I really believe it. Taking away my sense of sight, I felt that I could really experience the amazing flavor and smell of the food.
My favorite part was the conversation...my date and I struck up a conversation with a couple right next to us. I sincerely feel it was the fact that we could not see them nor them us and consequently could not judge each other visually that led to one of the best conversations I've ever had!
The service was great and they'll guide you to the restroom if you need. I think the price is a steal, especially compared to places in Los Angeles and San Diego at around $100/person! Do this and you won't regret it.
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