For a city that offers food from all corners of the globe at all hours of the night, there are surprisingly few places for New Yorkers to have the opportunity to dine in the dark. Camaje in the West Village is one option, but "blind dining franchise" Dans Le Noir has had a rough time getting things off the ground. Fortunately for diners desperate to grope blindly for their food, Dining in the Dark is coming to The Breslin for a limited-time engagement next month. more ›

The concept of "Dark Dining," a meal in which the customer is blindfolded, is not very new. But Community Board 3 just gave the green light for a liquor license to "blind dining" franchise Dans Le Noir?, who will be adding an extra twist to their New York establishment: blind waiters. They say the service will create an "interesting sensory experience," and Lighthouse International, a nonprofit whose services include finding jobs for blind people, say they have plenty of people who would love the employment opportunity. Sounds great, but this sounds a little too much like we're going to wind up eating blue steak for us to get completely on board. more ›

Jaded gourmands looking to spice up their New Year’s Eve dining experience might be interested in the Dark Dining event at the West Village French bistro Camaje. The four course dinner is designed to accommodate a small gathering of guests who, upon arrival, don featherweight blindfolds for the duration of the prix fixe meal, which features wine pairings and mysterious performances between courses. While you surrender to the dark side, a team of attentive servers... more ›

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