Once blindfolded let your senses take over and you’ll enjoy the smells, the sounds, the tastes and the textures in a way you never thought possible. When the sense of touch, hearing, taste and smell are heightened, food, drinks and dinner conversation become a brand new adventure!
Savor the secret four-course meal at Salem’s Colonial Hall at Rockafellas, a grand ballroom that was formerly a church, then a bank and then the largest jewelry store in the country. Truly a cornerstone of Salem history, the hall features vaulted ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and gracious balconies.
The concept of purposefully eating in complete pitch-black dark originated with Jorge Spielmann, a blind clergyman from Zurich. When guests ate dinner at the Spielmann house some would wear blindfolds during their meal to show solidarity with their host and to better understand his world. What Spielmann’s sighted guests found was that the blindfolds heightened their sense of taste and smell and made their dining experience more enjoyable.
So please join us this fall at the Colonial Hall at Rockafellas in Salem as we offer two special Dining in the Dark events just in time for Halloween.
Located in Historic Salem, MA, Colonial Hall at Rockafellas was formally a church, a bank and once the largest jewelry store in the country and is truly a cornerstone of Salem history. Located in the Daniel Low Building, this grand ballroom with vaulted ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and gracious balconies is the perfect setting for any special occasion. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by their Executive Chef that you will not soon forget. With its palatial ballroom, detailed architecture and elegant chandelier, the Colonial Hall sets the perfect tone for an event as unique as Dining in the Dark.
Colonial Hall at Rockafellas
231 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970
978.745.5415
www.colonialhallatrockafellas.com
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I wanted to reach out to you and let you know what an AWESOME time all of us had at today’s performance of MobFellas! The cast was so personable and kept us engaged and included throughout the show! I am only hearing great feedback from all those that attended. So once again thank you again for helping with getting this pulled together on such short notice!!!
We were thrilled with our CharActors! The Mad Hatter was truly mad; I heard him throughout our grounds and building making the day for unsuspecting children, parents and our staff! Our staff is still talking about him! Alice was terrific and was a great surprise to the kids as they came around the corner to see her. Our thanks to all of you; we had a very successful afternoon!
I went there with a group of 6 friends this past Saturday, and by the end of it I had a pounding headache, a sore throat, and throbbing cheeks from laughing so damn hard for so damn long. I’m super impressed, and am SO EXCITED to see your other shows too. Well done guys!
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