Dark dining, or blind dining, has become a phenomenon since it was introduced in France in 2004. Patrons dine in the dark, the lightless meal offering a chance for other senses to sharpen, such as taste. The founder of the restaurant chain claims that eating in the dark allows for better focus on one’s dining partner, creating a more intimate meal between guests. And diners are not the only ones unable to see. Food is served by waitstaff that are either blind or impaired visually. What’s more, guests are not aware of what is being served to them, leaving their sense of taste to explore the delicacies of the cuisine and the accompanying wine beverage.