Unique Dining In The Dark Experience Coming To Tampa
I am so excited to hear that Dining in the Dark is coming to Tampa!
If you’ve never heard about Dining in the Dark, allow me to explain. It’s just like it sounds. They refer to it as a blindfolded gastronomical experience like no other. It’s happening at the Centre Club off of Westshore. You will be blindfolded WHILE you eat. This heightens the experience, because without your sense of sight, your other senses kick up a notch. For the meal, you choose between meat, seafood, or veggie options.
The first time I heard about Dining in the Dark was in Chelsea Handler’s autobiography. She wrote of going to a Dining in the Dark type of restaurant in Paris. And to be funny, of course, she disrobed while she was eating. We DO NOT recommend this. The servers wear special glasses so they are able to see as they serve the food. They noticed Chelsea had no clothes on, and she was promptly kicked out to the restaurant. Enough about Chelsea’s insane antics.
Dining in the Dark in Tampa Experience
I did something similar in Atlanta years ago. They had a whole experience where you were taken around places that were pitch black. You were guided to cross a busy intersection, go grocery shopping, and then sit down and have a meal and beverage. During the meal, your guide reveals to you that he is blind and explains this is what it is like for him all the time. It was an enlightening experience. One of the coolest parts about it was that you were seated next to strangers, and it was quite interesting to get to know someone without seeing their face. I’m sure we’ll be seated at tables with other people we don’t know so that will be very interesting!
Dining in the Dark has been in other big cities around the country, but this is a first for Tampa. The first event is April 26, and the events will run into June. No doubt, this is a bucket list experience for me, and I’m pumped we’ll have the opportunity to do some Dining in the Dark in Tampa.
To find out available nights and purchase tickets for Dining in the Dark, click here.
These Are The 3 Most Booked Restaurants In Tampa On OpenTable
Want to know what the most booked restaurants in Tampa Bay are? Well, look no further because we found out! There are three restaurants that are constantly booked and reservations are hard to get. These are the three most booked restaurants in Tampa according to OpenTable. And they’re absolutely worth the wait if you can’t get a table right away!
The 3 Most Booked Restaurants In Tampa On OpenTable:
Are you tired of going to the same old restaurants every weekend and wanting to try something new? Look no further because we’ve compiled a list of the three trendiest restaurants that you must go check out. These spots offer delicious food, a beautiful atmosphere, and some of the trendiest places that everyone is always talking about! One of them you might have heard of before because it’s a must if you visit Tampa Bay. The Columbia Restaurant located in the historic Ybor City, is located at 2117 E 7th Avenue and is a staple in our community. This family-owned restaurant offers authentic Spanish-Cuban cuisine using old family recipes and traditions. When you go, order their delicious Cuban sandwich with the famous 1905 tableside salad.
Another fabulous restaurant that you have to go to is Ulele. It’s on the list of one of the most booked restaurants for good reason. Located in Tampa Heights it’s right on the water and right next to Armature Works. Their food is so yummy and the charbroiled oysters are a must if you visit. Of course, don’t forget about their delicious seafood choices including a lobster roll that’s to die for! With people all over the country moving to Florida Tampa is exploding right now with popularity. We have beautiful beaches, a vibrant city, and a wonderful array of restaurants. Try one of these delicious restaurants listed below if you can grab a reservation.
Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.
