On Tuesday 2 August 2011, the stunning Grade II listed building will be submerged into complete darkness with only a path of tea lights to guide guests to their table. Tranquil music and alternating aromas will add to the unique evening experience and, on arrival, each guest will a complimentary glass of Champagne before sampling the set menu. .

The restaurant’s chefs have spent over a month carefully constructing each of the three courses to ensure that each flavour stimulates, tests and tantalises the taste buds. The mix of fresh spices and complementing ingredients promise to ‘explode’ in a way that takes guests on a sometimes relaxing and other times rollercoaster ride of food appreciation.

Proprietor, Mo Abdul, has introduced the ‘Dining in the Dark’ experience from the concept that if one sense is taken away, another is heightened, a technique which has been famously tried before in other countries. The restaurant is hoping that diners will be able to taste flavours and smells that they have never experienced before, creating a whole new dimension to Indian cuisine, something that management at Calcutta Brasserie are passionate about.

Mo Abdul, said “This is such an interesting and unique way for diners to experience Indian cuisine using an old method and technique. It will also create a completely relaxed environment for people to thoroughly enjoy the authentic food Calcutta Brasserie offers. Only staff have ever experienced the building when all the lights are off, which is quite an awesome experience that can be shared with diners.”

All tables will have an optional blind fold to take their ‘Dining in the Dark’ experience into a whole new darkness!

To reserve a table for the Dining in the Dark experience, contact Calcutta Brasserie on 01908 566577. The set menu costs £16.95 per person and includes a glass of Champagne.  Visit www.calcuttabrasserie.co.uk for more details and events.