Opaque-Dark dining

There is a restaurant called Opaque in Southern California where you dine in complete darkness. The theory is that Opaque is enhancing our senses of taste, smell, touch, and hearing.
I leeaned about this place by watching Hell's Kitchen. Gordon Ramsay too the lady chefs there for a night out. The women were right. His voice sounds heavenly in the dark...I was wowed! hahahaha
So this post is an ode to Gordon Ramsay's voice.



This is what Opaque says
"Opaque - Dining in the Dark – will seat you in a literally pitch-black dining room where you will be guided and served by blind or visually impaired individuals that have been specially trained to serve meals in the dark, casually and comfortably offering guidance and reassurance for sighted guests.

Upon arriving at the Dining in the Dark venue, you will be welcomed in a lighted lounge area where you will pick from a specially prepared menu (designed by a sighted local ‘star’ chef), and we check your coat or bag as you don't need anything but your senses. Once you have ordered, you will be personally guided into the darkened dining room. Special security measures are taken to make your experience both safe and enjoyable."

The menus look like this:
Menus
Menu I - Chicken - $99 (+ Tax)

Salad
Your choice of:
Mediterranean Mixed Salad
Romaine Lettuce topped with Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Artichoke,
Cherry Tomatoes & Balsamic Vinaigrette

or
Butter Lettuce
with Roasted Pistachios, Mandarin Orange Segments, Bleu Cheese & Sherry Vinaigrette
Entree

Pesto Chicken
Pesto Crusted Chicken with Truffled Mac and Cheese and Seasonal Vegetables

Dessert
Your choice of:
Tiramisu
Complimented with Raspberry Coulis

or
White Chocolate Cheesecake
with a Cream Cheese Filling and Whipped Cream Frosting


Menu 2 - Fish - $99 (+Tax)

Salad
Your choice of:
Mediterranean Mixed Salad
Romaine Lettuce topped with Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Artichoke,
Cherry Tomatoes & Balsamic Vinaigrette

or
Butter Lettuce
with Roasted Pistachios, Mandarin Orange Segments, Bleu Cheese & Sherry Vinaigrette

Entree
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
with Lemon-Thyme Butter, Rice Pilaf and Seasonal Vegetables

Dessert
Your choice of:
Tiramisu
Complimented with Raspberry Coulis

or
White Chocolate Cheesecake
with a Cream Cheese Filling and Whipped Cream Frosting


Menu 3 - Vegetarian - $99 (+Tax)

Salad
Your choice of:
Mediterranean Mixed Salad
Romaine Lettuce topped with Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Artichoke,
Cherry Tomatoes & Balsamic Vinaigrette

or
Butter Lettuce
with Roasted Pistachios, Mandarin Orange Segments, Bleu Cheese & Sherry Vinaigrette

Entree
Sautéed Vegetable Platter
Chef’s Selection of Assorted Root Vegetables, Mushrooms, Onions and Peppers

Dessert
Your choice of:
Tiramisu
Complimented with Raspberry Coulis

or
White Chocolate Cheesecake
with a Cream Cheese Filling and Whipped Cream Frosting


Menu 4 - Ravioli - $99 (+Tax)

Salad
Your choice of:
Mediterranean Mixed Salad
Romaine Lettuce topped with Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Artichoke,
Cherry Tomatoes & Balsamic Vinaigrette

or
Butter Lettuce
with Roasted Pistachios, Mandarin Orange Segments, Bleu Cheese & Sherry Vinaigrette

Entree
Four Cheese Ravioli
Stuffed with Ricotta, Mozzarella, Fontina and Parmesan Cheeses served with Creamy Tomato Marinara and Fresh Parmesan

Dessert
Your choice of:
Tiramisu
Complimented with Raspberry Coulis

or
White Chocolate Cheesecake
with a Cream Cheese Filling and Whipped Cream Frosting


Menu 5 - Beef - $105 (+ Tax)

Salad
Your choice of:
Mediterranean Mixed Salad
Romaine Lettuce topped with Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Artichoke,
Cherry Tomatoes & Balsamic Vinaigrette

or
Butter Lettuce
with Roasted Pistachios, Mandarin Orange Segments, Bleu Cheese & Sherry Vinaigrette

Entrée
Spiced Hanger Steak
Spice Crusted Hanger Steak with Gingered Carrot Puree and
Seasonal Vegetables

Dessert
Your choice of:
Tiramisu
Complimented with Raspberry Coulis

or
White Chocolate Cheesecake
with a Cream Cheese Filling and Whipped Cream Frosting


Regular Menu

The meals served at ‘Dining in the Dark’ are extraordinary. Prepared by the chef from the Hyatt Restaurant, you will have a choice of unique dishes that are a true journey of taste.
You have a few options to choose from. Each set meal comprises your choice of salad, entrée and your choice of dessert. You can order your beer or wine of choice from our menu, or pick your wine by the bottle from our wine list.
The price for a 3 course meal is $99 + Tax per person (gratuity and drinks not included)



SO if anyone wants to try it then let me know what they think...Feel free.....