Best of SD 2007: Best New Dining Trend
Opaque, located in the U.S. Grant Hotel (326 Broadway, Downtown), took its inspiration from a growing European trend that sought to challenge the notion that vision influences taste. The restaurant offers a pitch-black dining experience.
Menus are read aloud by your waiter and the menu is based around vivid spices and flavors. A three-course meal will cost you a C-note and some change, but you'll leave with a different take on food—the whole experience does make you think about how your senses influence your perception.
Count on a trip to the dry-cleaners, though—you'll drop your utensils at least once.