Forget about eating with your eyes and savour every ingredient with the aid of a blindfold. At Dining in the Dark in Newcastle, privileged eyes take a back seat to give other senses a go at indulging in the flavourful food first. When our eyes are covered, our other senses are heightened as they work overtime to distinguish between the food’s heavenly tastes, smells and textures, and this in turn elevates the dining experience to new and exciting heights.
Fearless foodies will be experiencing an awakening of the senses at Subo – Newcastle’s only GFG hatted restaurant. While completely blindfolded, diners will eagerly await a surprise three-course meal as expert chefs cook up a storm inside this fine contemporary bistro. Taste buds will be enveloped by mouth-watering flavours as they try their best to determine the top-notch ingredients included in these three delicious dishes.
What to expect at Dining in the Dark
The theory is that, by temporarily eliminating our sight, our senses of smell and taste are strengthened. Delightful flavours taste more powerful and fragrant scents become even stronger. Once you slip on your blindfold, the rest of the world is blocked out, letting you fully focus on the deliciousness of your meal without any unwanted distractions.
Over the course of 90 minutes, adventurous epicureans will unlock the full potential of their taste buds while indulging in delectable vegetarian, seafood or meat dishes. While sat in complete darkness, diners will guess their way through a surprise three-course menu with only their taste buds and sense of smell to guide them.
Ever the champions of dining differently, Dining in the Dark encourages intrepid gastronomes to break the rules and get creative when eating. You could enjoy tasty temptations, surprise delights and melt-in-your-mouth classics with a knife and fork, or use your hands to get up close and personal with the tantalising ingredients on your plate. The only real rule here is try not to peek!
Where is Dining in the Dark?
Subo is an award-winning bistro and a long-time favourite for locals based in the area. Their seasonal menu incorporates fresh ingredients and locally-sourced produce to serve up heavenly dishes while supporting the local economy, and it changes every six weeks to keep daring diners on their toes. Expect top-quality food, drinks and service inside this delightful eatery that offers a fine dining experience in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Absolutely phenomenal experience.
The whole experience was expertly designed and executed. What a thrilling date :).
This was the BEST experience for me and my husband! We really enjoyed the food and the adventure.
Ready for the ultimate enigmatic experience? Dining in the Dark helps diners appreciate their food with more intensity as they embark on a gastronomical adventure with their nearest and dearest. The experience takes place on selected upcoming dates over the coming months and you can choose between 6pm and 8:30pm reservation slots. Each ticket costs $110 per person and also includes a welcome drink.