After all, by removing one of his senses, the Dining in the Dark in São Paulo raises the other four to demonstrate how tasty food really can be. Some say that when we cover our eyes, our other senses work overtime. Sweet flavors get sweeter and strong aromas get even stronger.
O Hub Food Art & Lounge and Pintxos.Bar welcomes adventurous epicureans to its doors on various dates for the Dining in the Dark experience. When you put on your blindfold, the only things that matter are you, your partner and the mouth-watering tastes and smells of the delicious food in front of you.
What to expect from Dining in the Dark
If the old saying that “we eat first with our eyes” is true, what happens when sight is not an option? The theory is that, without being able to see, our sense of smell and taste come into play. Darkness gives us the chance to really concentrate on the tastes, smells and great conversations at the table and allows us to forget about the outside world, even if only for 90 minutes.
Wearing a blindfold during a sophisticated meal can not only cause some giggles and laughter at the table, but it can also help customers distinguish the flavors and magnify the food on their plate. At Dining in the Dark, customers will wear a blindfold while enjoying a surprise three-course meal. Choose whether you prefer vegan, seafood or meat menu before waiting anxiously for a surprise treat to arrive at the table. Creamy textures, spicy flavors, peppery spices and sweet aromas await you.
If you are looking for an unconventional romantic encounter for two or if you just want to have a laugh with your best friends, these Dining in the Dark experiences won’t disappoint. Challenging yourself to distinguish between the tempting flavors you can taste is part of the experience, and navigating the cutlery and the glass of good stuff blindfolded only adds to the fun.
Where does Dining in the Darktake place?
In São Paulo, this incredible sensory experience will take place at the Hub Food Art & Lounge and Pintxos.Bar.
Hub Food Art & Lounge is a beautiful restaurant located inside the Pullman Vila Olímpia Hotel. This unique gastronomic space brings together diverse ideas and tastes in a cosmopolitan setting to create unforgettable dishes full of flavor and personality. Pintxos.Bar is a high-end restaurant located in the Pinheiros neighborhood and usually serves authentic Basque tapas with a Brazilian twist.
When you arrive at one of these places, allow just yourself, your taste buds and your sense of smell to enjoy a three-course meal, making sure to appreciate the intricacies of each seasoned vegetable, savory spice, rich sauce and more.
Reviews
“An experience to recommend. Absolutely! Very funny and full of flavor.” – Andreia L
“The word of the night was ‘challenging’. It’s a challenge to hit the food on the plate and get it to your mouth without it falling off the fork. It’s a challenge to know what we’re eating. It was super funny and a perfect mystery. It helped that the food was delicious too. I loved everything!” – Marta F
“A unique, original, fun and thought-provoking experience. It was a great purchase and I will definitely recommend it.” – Ana L
Ready for this unbeatable multi-sensory challenge? Test your taste buds as the delicious food melts in your mouth and distinguish the aromas you can smell while dining with your loved ones.
The Dining in the Dark experience costs R$200 per person and takes place at on various dates.