The Eye-Opening Adventure of Dinners in the Dark
At Abigail’s Kitchen in New York, chef-owner Abigail Hitchcock blindfolds her guests to heighten their senses and emotions during the dining experience.
By Emily Jiang
September 30, 2021
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Dimly lit restaurants are no rarity in New York. But at Abigail’s Kitchen in Greenwich Village, reduced visibility isn’t exactly for ambience. Twice a week, chef-owner Abigail Hitchcock offers Dinners in the Dark, for which she blindfolds her guests before they enter the dining space, then serves them a multicourse, seasonal menu of items that are kept secret until the end of the meal, allowing the diners’ remaining sensory faculties—particularly their taste buds—to take center stage.