The sweet sensuality of dining in the dark … Part 1
Aug 30th, 2010 by apartmentblogger
It is often said that loosing one sense sharpens the rest as the human body tries to compensate for a deficiency in one of its windows to the outside by empowering others. An easy way to check that this is true involves enjoying a good meal while blindfolded.
One’s sense of smell will be enhanced, allowing one to capture more subtle variations in aroma, and feel becomes more important when trying to figure out what you are eating based on its texture and temperature. Taste will intensify and generate intense gastronomic sensations … And your hearing? Will it also sharpen in the dark? Well, will no doubt be more receptive to our companions at dinner in the dark if they whisper beautiful words…
Fatima Perez, known chef and owner of the restaurant Diablo Mundo of Madrid, recently began holding monthly” blind” dinners during which diners must remain blindfolded. These dinners have been very well received, being unique experiences, fun and different …
As an example of such a gastronomic dinner in the dark in the Diablo Mundo, we can put forth the opening dinner, which was devoted exclusively to food critics. The dinner consisted of five dishes, two desserts and three wines which were personally selected by the sommelier Carlos Arroyo, director of the restaurant and Fatima’s husband. Among the delicacies served to the lucky critics there were original dishes such as vegetable oysters, Cuenca style zarajos (marinated lamb intestines) and a delicious dessert based on papaya and pralines.
These dining experiences in the dark can be taken a step further when sensual and erotic play are introduced in addition to food. We will talk about in an earlier article in the meantime, rent apartments in Madrid and make reservations at the Diablo Mundo for a real treat for all your senses!…
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