On Monday, 4 October, parsley in your teeth will be socially acceptable as Wellingtonian’s dine blindfolded for a good cause.

Blind dining events are being held over three nights at Capitol Restaurant to raise money for cbm, an international aid organisation dedicated to working with persons with disabilities in the world’s poorest countries.

Each event, on 4, 11 and 12 October has a ticket price per person of $125.00, which includes champagne, canapés, a full three-course meal with matching wine for each course and a $50 donation to the charity.

Darren Ward, Director of cbm says, “At each event, patrons will spend the evening in blindfolds, heightening their sense of smell, taste and touch.

“Taking away the crucial element of sight speaks clearly to cbm’s work of providing sight-saving cataract operations in developing countries, and promotes World Sight Day on Thursday, 14 October,” he says.

The blind dining events are made possible by Capitol’s sponsorship of food, wine and staff.

Tom Hutchinson, Head Chef at Capitol said, “This event will be enormous fun. It is exciting to truly challenge your sensual understanding of food and wine.”

People living outside Wellington can enter at www.blind-dining.co.nz to win flights to Wellington, accommodation at the Museum Hotel and a blind dining experience for them and a friend.

Official blind dining website
http://www.blind-dining.co.nz

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