Imagine a dinner where flavors are intensified, sounds are amplified and each bite becomes a mystery to be discovered. That’s Dining in the Dark Monterrey, the famous series of dark dinners that has revolutionized the way we perceive gastronomy. In total darkness, your senses are heightened, following the theory of psychologist Charles Spence, from Oxford University, who affirms that by dispensing with sight, taste and smell emerge with surprising intensity, turning each dish into a unique sensory journey.
On selected dates, the Härth Hilton and Jabalina restaurants will be transformed into intimate and sophisticated settings for this culinary adventure. With a reduced seating capacity that guarantees comfort and exclusivity, you will discover how silence and darkness can give way to an explosion of textures, aromas and flavors that will remain in your memory long after the evening is over. Trust your instincts, leave distractions behind and allow yourself to explore the art of blind tasting.
What to expect at Dining in the Dark?
Dining in the Dark offers a gastronomic evening based on an exquisite three-course tasting menu tailor-made for the occasion. The experience will be tailored to your needs by catering to possible allergies or dietary restrictions, and giving you the choice of your menu preference: red (meat), blue (seafood) or green (vegan). Embark on this 90-minute journey and be guided by clues about the dishes, the voice of your companion and the best seasonal flavors. In other words, by everything but your eyes!
The room will be lit only by candlelight, but that’s not all. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to your table and given a blindfold to cover your eyes during the event. Without the possibility of seeing, you will have to find the way that works best for you to put the food in your mouth. Use your ingenuity and imagination! No one said it was easy, but it’s worth the experience.
We advise you to stay in the dark for the most complete experience possible. Take from one sense and give it to another, test your taste buds and – if you manage to locate your fork – appreciate the food more intensely. A most original date idea that will bring out the funniest side of your conversations with your partner or group of friends.
Where is Dining in the Dark?
Monterrey is getting ready to host the innovative Dining in the Dark event at the prestigious haute cuisine restaurant Härth, at Jabalina restaurant and at chef Eduardo Palazuelos’ restaurant Mar del Zur. Countless five-star reviews endorse them as three of the best restaurants in town, now also in the dark!
Reviews about Dining in the Dark
“It’s an experience that is enjoyable from many angles, a lot of fun.” –Dining in the Dark in Mar del Zur
“Beautiful place. Delicious dinner. Excellent service. Nothing to complain about.” –Dining in the Dark in Härth
“Excellent service and ambiance by the staff, delicious food, certainly a very nice and special dinner.” – Dining in the Dark in Mar del Zur
The immersive culinary experience, Dining in the Dark, arrives in Monterrey with a series of unforgettable dinners that have already made waves around the world. Get your tickets (from MX$1,200.00 per person) for any of the available dates and let yourself be seduced in a night where taste and smell will be your best allies.