Opaque - Dining In The Dark at V Lounge
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (800) 710-1270
Message from Opaque - Dining In The Dark at V Lounge
Taking you through a journey of taste, sound and touch, in the dark
- Uniquely Splendid
- Eye/Soul Opening
- $99 for a 3 course dinner
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Editorial Review for Opaque - Dining In The Dark at V Lounge – by Martha Burr
In Short
Following a cultish dining trend in Europe and a celebrated stint on the Sunset Strip, this unorthodox experience of eating in absolute darkness remains unlike any other in Los Angeles. Arrive at its new location at V Lounge, order from a three-course prix fixe New American menu (it's $99 with choice of chicken, fish, steak or vegetarian) and then proceed to be guided by blind servers into a completely dark room to spend the next two hours hearing, feeling and tasting in an extraordinarily heightened way. Abandoning vision renews appreciation for sight, while simultaneously enhancing other senses. People talk louder in the dark, so be careful what you say. It's an inspired place for a first date or illicit assignation plus nobody--and we mean nobody--will see you playing footsies.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkWine and beer are offered with the meal--differentiate the white wine glasses from red by feeling the shape of the glass.
Look GoodGuests are asked to leave their cell phones in the lounge so as not to infringe on the collective sensory experience.
Know Before You GoIt really is a pitch-black dining scene with a special dispensation by the fire department to eschew even exit signs. If you are inclined to claustrophobia be warned; it can also be a transcendent experience that opens mental boundaries.
User Reviews for Opaque - Dining In The Dark at V Lounge
11/17/2008 Posted by roavee99
don't waste your money. its awful. everything tasted like it came out of a can. they take advantage of the fact you can't see what you are eating. don't do it.
Pros: the concept is cool
Cons: food is AWFUL
09/08/2008 Posted by PStrauss
What an amazing experience! To have your site taken away and rely on your other senses and trust everything will be OK. The food was incredible. 1. It started out with a prosciutto wrapped fig with a caponata relish. TANTALIZING! 2. then we got fresh bread and butter. 3. The salad was just popping in our mouth, so much going on, arugula, sweet tomatoes, amazing wine dressing, truffle cheese and topped with a bruchetta and toast, I must say the best I have ever had in the light or in the dark. 4. I had the Salmon and my partner had the Filet Mignon, OK, the Salmon was the most delightful i have ever consumed, not dry and it just melted in your mouth. It was made with a Caribbean spice topped with a sweet chili. Amazing! My partner had the Filet Mignon with goat cheese sun dried tomatoes and roasted red peppers with a sweet wine sauce that made me have an orgazm, I swear i did! 5. we both love Tiramisu and we are very critical when we have it. THE BEST IN LOS ANGELES! We got to meet the Chef for the evening, Chef Michael Parise, not sure if he is always on board, he said he would be there temporarily but he gave us his card, he owns Cannoli Kings Catering. Dining in the dark was a great experience and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who would like increase the other senses in their body. The service was wonderful and overall first class. I hope it stays that way!
Pros: The food!
Cons: none
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