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Old 31-07-2008, 11:30
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I've just read some reviews and er....

'looking' forward to it a lot less!



For anyone who hasn't heard of it - it's based on the restaurant in Paris where it is pitch black and the waiters are blind.

[ I gather the idea is to trip them up and get soup over everyone or something ]


I'm getting the impression it's a way to pass off mediocre food at elevated prices - but would love some first hand exepriences!

Anyone?
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Old 31-07-2008, 11:38
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What are you talking about?
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Old 31-07-2008, 11:39
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What are you talking about?
It is a restaurant whereby you sit in complete darkness, and some blind fool serves your dinner

Not too bad if your date is a minger, other than that, stupid
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Old 31-07-2008, 11:41
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What are you talking about?
...let me explain it in ways you might understand....

*pokes F4 in the eyes and rams packet of crisps down his throat*



It is a restaurant whereby you sit in complete darkness, and some blind fool serves your dinner

Not too bad if your date is a minger, other than that, stupid
yeah that's the impression I'm getting - that's the problem with having loads of aussie mates - they want to do stuff like this!!!
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Old 31-07-2008, 11:44
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...let me explain it in ways you might understand....

*pokes F4 in the eyes and rams packet of crisps down his throat*




yeah that's the impression I'm getting - that's the problem with having loads of aussie mates - they want to do stuf flike this!!!
Are you suggesting Australians are mingers?
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Old 31-07-2008, 11:45
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Waiter: "did you enjoy your meal sir ?"
Customer " yes,we particularly enjoyed the crunchy bits in the salad "
Waiter "oh yes sir ,the cucumber and lettuce were very fresh"
Customer" no no,I meant the meaty things with the hard shells"



I like to see what I'm eating thanks.
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Old 31-07-2008, 11:46
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Are you suggesting Australians are mingers?
oops no I mean that it's a stupid idea!

obviously I don't think that, as you well know young lady!
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Old 31-07-2008, 11:50
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Don't order soup, or anything with gravy, especially if you are going out somewhere afterwards!!

I might start my own version of this called Behalten Sie Ruhe Sie Idioten (Keep quiet you idiots!!)

A German themed restaurant whereby speaking and music is forbidden, and the waiters are all deaf and dumb
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Old 31-07-2008, 11:52
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Don't order soup, or anything with gravy, especially if you are going out somewhere afterwards!!
well here's the rub - you don't order anything

you tell them what you can't eat then get a (nice?) surprise!

but even so I don't think I'll be wearing my best clobber!
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Old 31-07-2008, 11:54
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'.... have you been to a harverster before'
Damn!

Always too late with my ideas
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Old 31-07-2008, 11:55
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well here's the rub - you don't order anything

you tell them what you can't eat then get a (nice?) surprise!

but even so I don't think I'll be wearing my best clobber!
Risky, what if you forget to mention a peanut allergy?
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Old 31-07-2008, 11:57
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well here's the rub - you don't order anything

you tell them what you can't eat then get a (nice?) surprise!

but even so I don't think I'll be wearing my best clobber!
Wait, so you don't order food, you eat what you're given. You don't see what you're eating, so it could be anything, and the waiters can't see you, so you could be eating another table's food, and to top it all off, it's in France, so you don't understand very much of the limited communication you have?

Sounds like a barrel of laughs.

Edit - Oops, it's in London, not france!

Last edited by fafita2786 : 31-07-2008 at 12:02. Reason: I'm an illiterate tit.
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Old 31-07-2008, 11:59
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No but I've been to Blind Barry's Cafe in Blackpool, it sorta sounds similar

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Old 31-07-2008, 12:00
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According to their website...

We propose one surprise menu with four different versions to best suit everyone’s preferences

Surprise WHITE
normal surprise Surprise RED
no fish, no sea food, no shell fish Surprise BLUE
no meat at all Surprise GREEN
Vegetarian Please inform us when ordering if you have any other dietary requirements or allergies. The chef will arrange the dish according to your needs so you can be sure that you will not have anything you cannot eat.
http://www.danslenoir.com/london/index.php

To be honest, it sounds like a big pile of nonsense to my non-Metropolitan ears....
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Old 31-07-2008, 12:01
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Is the chef blind? Is the kitchen pitch black too?

I dunno CF... I'm a bit worried for you!
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Old 31-07-2008, 12:02
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If these energy price rises continue, very soon we may well all be eating dans le noir
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Old 31-07-2008, 12:03
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Wait, so you don't order food, you eat what you're given. You don't see what you're eating, so it could be anything, and the waiters can't see you, so you could be eating another table's food, and to top it all off, it's in France, so you don't understand very much of the limited communication you have?

Sounds like a barrel of laughs.
well I speak french so that wouldn't be a problem - but it's in London (- based on the Paris one)

the idea is: by depriving your visual sense: your tastes, *smell etc is hightened.

the reality is: you get a big mac and some instant whip and get charged 30 quid



*the smell of the food before you say anything
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Old 31-07-2008, 12:03
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Well I think it sounds exciting. But then again I'd eat anything.

And then of course there's my nationality.
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Old 31-07-2008, 12:05
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Well I think it sounds exciting. But then again I'd eat anything.

And then of course there's my nationality.
"Kangaroo Balls for madame"
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Old 31-07-2008, 12:07
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"Kangaroo Balls for madame"
Ok maybe not that.
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Old 31-07-2008, 12:07
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well I speak french so that wouldn't be a problem - but it's in London (- based on the Paris one)

the idea is by depriving your visual sence your tastes, smell etc is hightened.

the reality you get a big mac and some instant whip and get charged 30 quid
I've edited to amend my boo boo about France.

I get the idea, and I think it's a good one, but I just don't understand how it wouldn't be a complete disaster. Can't you go to a normal restaurant and close your eyes?
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Old 31-07-2008, 12:12
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"Kangaroo Balls for madame"
weirdly, that's what we all said too,

what if it's like some kind of bush tucker challenge and they bring us out kangeroo balls and grubs

or even worse *pot noodle



*feel free to insert own cliche bad food
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Old 31-07-2008, 12:16
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It's a well known fact that most restaurants have mice....that just love the dark.
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Old 31-07-2008, 12:17
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I've edited to amend my boo boo about France.

I get the idea, and I think it's a good one, but I just don't understand how it wouldn't be a complete disaster. Can't you go to a normal restaurant and close your eyes?
you would always know you could open them I guess - this is out of your control.

There is one aspect of this I'm looking forwards to... my (aussie) OH gets a bit scared in the dark - well I kind of scare her all the time in the dark - I find it hilarious and I'm sure her tears are those of laughter.... er anyway


We went to these underground caves in budapest and there was an area that was completly pitch black.... 3 secs later the blackberries and nokias etc were out


You're right tho - It would be cheaper to sit in a Maccy D's with a scarf round my head
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Old 31-07-2008, 12:26
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The only thing I know about similar restaurants, is that one was part of a CSI episode and some dude got murdered. I suppose the murderer thought that they would get away with it being in the dark and all.

I'm sure the same fate won't befall you comedyfish
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