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Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Symphony Towers

About the Event

Highlights
🍲 A blindfolded dining experience: explore the full potential of your taste buds
👩‍🍳 A secret and exclusive 3-course menu, including starter, main and dessert
🍽️ Enjoy the nuances of each ingredient as you heighten your senses of taste and smell
⭐ University Club is a prestigious private club offering dining in a historic downtown building with panoramic city views of San Diego

General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times in the ticket selector
📍 Location: University Club on the 34th floor of the Symphony Towers
⏳ Duration: 120 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior and late entry is not permitted) There will be a 30 minute cocktail before the meal takes place
👤 Age requirement: 12+. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here.
❗ Tips and drinks are not included. Every guest is required to pay a $16 service charge at the end of the experience. Beverages consumed are an additional cost and are subject to 20% gratuity.
📱 After purchase, indicate your dietary requirements using the form provided. This action is required!

👉 If you would like to book a private event, please click here

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Sample Menu
🟢 Green (Vegan)
Starter: soft and crispy come together in fresh, delightful bites. A dab of bittersweet on the side to make the match just right and fresh tastes from the orchard to go along.
Main: its strong flavors will catch your senses by surprise. A dip and a bite of something tangy, fresh, and flavorful on the side; amazing.
Dessert: An eclectic mix of pure goodness, that will surely shock you with its contrast in textures.

🔵 Blue (Seafood)
Starter: Fresh, crisp textures and flavors appear on your plate, straight from the Sea. A slight dab of sweetness on the side; perfect.
Main: smooth textures and stronger Oceanside flavors take over for this unique main course.
Dessert: a delicate, crispy, and flavorful tropical delight.

🔴 Red (Meat)
Starter: a tasty spoon dish with unique and fresh Asian flavors
Main: stronger, earthy tastes enter the room with a fresh and flavorful meat and veggie surprise
Dessert: silky and sweet flavors you know and love presented in surprising textures to soothe your tastebuds

Description
Ever wondered what it is like to eat in the dark? Studies show that 80% of people eat with their eyes — and with that sense eliminated, the theory is that your other senses (namely, taste and smell) take over to elevate your meal to a whole new level. Get your tickets now to Dining in the Dark, a unique blindfolded tasting experience with a surprise menu, and immerse yourself in a mysterious and interactive experience!

Reviews
💬 Lori M. – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Food was great! Definitely a great experience”
💬 Kathleen D. – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Such fun and wonderful flavors”
💬 Gina C. – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “We had an AMAZING time!! Staff was wonderful and food was INCREDIBLE! Thank you for putting on a memorable evening”

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