Picture sitting in a relaxed and elegant restaurant about to embark on a titillating journey through a world of culinary marvels. You are served one dish after another and your taste buds dance in delight as they decipher the symphony of flavors, seeking to understand the magic behind the chef’s creations. At the new Dining in the Dark experience, you will seek for clues and hints about the food on your plate, because you won’t actually be able to see what you’re eating! The world-famous experience is making its way to Baltimore for any foodie who is hunting for new and exciting tastings.
A mouth-watering experience that will allow you to devour a secret menu at one of Baltimore’s greatest restaurants, B&O American Brasserie. Located in the Kimpton Hotel Monaco, you will be served a delicious three-course meal in vegan, seafood, or meat options, according to taste. So, focus on each and every texture and most importantly, no peeking!
What to expect at Dining in the Dark?
In fairness, eating without seeing a thing can seem a bit daunting. However, Dining in the Dark has thought of everything to make your experience more enjoyable and memorable. At the restaurant, you’ll be greeted by American Brasserie’s helpful staff and handed a blindfold, which should be kept on throughout the entire dinner, otherwise it’ll ruin the experience.
You’ll carefully be guided to your seats where you will enjoy a secret three-course menu over the course of 90 minutes packed with vegan, seafood or meat options. As you wash it all down with a nice bubbly or wine, don’t be surprised if you hear other diners actively guessing the ingredients. The theory is that with the sense of sight eliminated, you’ll focus solely on taste, smell and touch, which will allow you to intensify the luscious flavors of the unique dishes in front of you.
While the experience revolves around awakening your palate and taste buds, it’s not just the food that becomes more interesting. Because you are blindfolded, the darkness also alters the way we communicate and relate to one another. Believe it or not, a lot of unknown personality traits come to the surface, so be prepared to also get to know your partner in crime better.
Where is Dining in the Dark?
Adjacent to Hotel Monaco Baltimore, this stimulating culinary experience will take place at B&O American Brasserie. Named in honor of the building’s history as headquarters for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the restaurant offers American dishes prepared in the classic brasserie fashion, prepared only with locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. B&O’s chefs always whip up fresh and delectable dishes, standing out for their charcuterie, artisan cheese, and brick Baltimore crab dip, oven-fired pizzas.
Dining in the Dark Reviews
Dining in the Dark has received rave reviews from diners across the world due to its unique perspective on tasting experiences.
Fantastic and well thought out experience. Really had to rely on other senses to get your way through the table and manage to carefully grab your wine without spilling. Food menu was well thought out… Waitress Georgia was fantastic. Had a great time and would recommend to all. – Aishlea S
Fabulous from start to finish. Waiters were great and welcoming and then food was amazing! Definitely would recommend and can’t wait to come back! – Devon P
Great food, great service, great experience. – Chelsea W
The intriguing Dining in the Dark experience has taken other major cities such as Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Seattle and more by storm with its sensorial surprises. Whether you’re a gourmand or looking for a new evening plan, this immersive experience will get you to appreciate B&O American Brasserie’s meal with more intensity, while trying to guess their cooking techniques and secret ingredients.
So, grab that special someone or your close group of friends and embark on a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure. Tickets cost $80 per person and you can choose to book a table between 6pm and 8:30pm. If you have any food restrictions or allergies, you’ll need to specify it using the form that appears in your purchase confirmation email.