Dining in the Dark

Overview

Vivid Sydney is about to illuminate the city once more, kicking off at the end of this month with a creative smorgasbord of events covering light, music and ideas. And luxe Barangaroo spot 12-Micron is using the festival as an excuse to put a very Vivid-type spin on the popular dining in the dark concept. The contemporary fine diner is partnering with renowned French Champagne house Perrier-Jouët to deliver an immersive, multisensory dining experience where guests will be eating, as you may have guessed, in (almost) complete darkness.

Inside the restaurant's private dining room, you will be guided through an experiential five-course dinner with the help of 12-Micron's 'sense whisperers'. The menu is under wraps for now, but we know that each dish will be matched to a glass of Perrier-Jouët — from a light, acidic Blanc de Blanc to start right through to the Blason Rosé for dessert. And the room will be transforming into more than just a place to eat. Taking cues from the happenings out on the harbour, it'll become an exhibition that combines food, art, light and music — think French disco vibes.

All senses will be engaged as you tuck into this fancy feast. For $190 a ticket, it's a special occasion price but that's what Vivid is, so we say it's warranted.

Dining in the Dark kicks off at 7pm on Thursday, May 23 and will run Thursdays–Sundays throughout Vivid. To make a booking, visit the website. 

Images: Everynight.