![]() It's no wonder this voyeuristic experience attracts surreptitious exhibitionists. ("Hope it's not because the guys are buying their fiancées small diamonds," Amy cracks.) And a fair share of disrobing. In Toronto and Montreal, Valentine's Day is the busiest night. I haven't spilled any water or knocked anything to the ground. "Can you put your hands out?" Amy asks as she passes me my plate. We can hear voices from the next table, but it's all discombobulated. (Yes, they're lit inside.)īy the time the first course arrives, it feels like the restaurant has gotten even darker. Careful." We hear the monotonous refrain over and over as the servers escort their customers to the washroom. But they also have to have a gentle touch, a sense of humour, a commanding voice, the nimbleness not to knock customers in the head and the graciousness to baby needy patrons while juggling a four-table section. It takes a special type of person to do this job. Amy puts my hand on the back of my chair, waits until I'm seated, describes everything on the table and encourages us to fondle our cutlery as we orient ourselves. The restaurant has no stairs, but it feels as if we're descending. For now, there is no corkage fee, although that may change in the near future. Dark Table is a BYOB restaurant, which is not advertised on its website. Under a sheltered patio, we huddle beside fellow diners (mostly young), clutching bottles of sparkling cava and cheap wine. As you can imagine, the tables and floor get quite messy. On Saturday night (when there are only two seatings), we have to wait outside while the early setting is cleared. Save for dessert, the menu didn't change at all from December to January. The appetizer and dessert options are allegedly "surprises" – unless you've visited before. ![]() She presents us with a menu and asks us to choose from a two or three-course dinner. We are greeted by a sighted hostess, perched under a heat lamp wearing a parka. It's too bad the food isn't remotely close to "rivalling some of Vancouver's best restaurants," as boasted on the website. And as a restaurant, the hospitality is genuinely impressive. ![]() It's also available from the Furniture Catalogue for 0g.As a novelty, Dark Table still manages to thrill. It can rotate into daily stock at the Carpenter's Shop for 2,000g or the Traveling Cart for between 250-2,500g. ![]()
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