The “Dining in the Dark” trend is said to have begun in Europe during the early ’90s and the experience has since spread all over the world. The folks behind Fever are now making the dinners available in 30 cities worldwide including Tucson.
On Thursday, November 30, grab your pals and immerse yourself in an evening where taste, touch, and smell take center stage, challenging your senses in unexpected ways. The Dining in the Dark experience is happening at 6 p.m. at Culinary Dropout, 2543 E. Grant Rd. (there’s another coming up in December but it has already sold out).
Here’s how the 90-minute experience works:
- You’ll be blindfolded upon arrival
- Someone will guide you to your table
- An initial fumbling for cutlery becomes part of the thrill
- No peeking
- You’ll embark on a three-course meal blindly — utilizing your other senses throughout the dinner
Tickets are $95 per person for the dinner on Thursday, November 30 and they appear to be selling quickly. As mentioned earlier, there is another dinner on Sunday, December 10 but it has already sold out.
There are three different three-course meals to choose from: Seafood, Meat, and Vegan. Here are the menus, which only hint at what you’ll be eating.
Dining in the Dark Menus
Vegan Menu
Starter
- A sweet serenade of nature’s bounty — a sweet, zingy, and rich garden harvest.
Main
- An array of textures and flavors unite in a passionate embrace. Each element comes alive in a composition that stirs the senses, inviting all to explore.
Dessert
- Surrender to the intoxicating aroma of a timeless classic, where each bite carries you to a realm of pure delight. Paired with a comforting embrace, this tantalizing duo is an invitation to savor the moment.
Seafood Menu
Starter
- The essence of the ocean is complemented by the embrace of vibrant greenery, a kiss of smoky citrus, and a delectable sauce.
Main
- A canvas of harmonious flavors unfolds, showcasing a salty centerpiece and creamy grains paired with the essence of golden sweetness and a bountiful garden harvest.
Dessert
- A symphony of mousse and crunch dances on your palate. Drizzled with a delicate cream, it’s an intimate encounter with the sweeter side of life.
Meat Menu
Starter
- Sweep away your senses with a fusion of delectable delights, where velvety textures intertwine with playful sweetness.
Main
- Journey into the heart of flavor, where the seductive sizzle of tender meat meets the forbidden allure of grains with a fiery kick.
Dessert
- A confectionary marvel awaits, draped in dark, velvety decadence. A tantalizing crunch adds intrigue to this nocturnal rendezvous.
For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit feverup.com and follow Dining in the Dark on Instagram.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
