a black out

It has been a black period blog wise. I have done plenty of fun things in Montreal but I have had to spend so much time in front of the computer because of work, that I lost the inspiration of writing my blog. I miss it however so I thought I would get back on track now that spring is here and summer around the corner. To end this blog black out, I will write about a fun experience we had last night with my hubby to be. He took me to a restaurant named oNoir. 

They have absolutely amazing food and what is different about this restaurant is that you eat surrounded by complete darkness, the entire time. You first get to a bar area where you see normally and choose what you want to eat and drink but then you step into complete darkness. You don't see a thing and you are served by a waiter who is blind. It's an amazing experience and it gives you something to think about and appreciate when you get back outside. A different world that we both really enjoyed to experience. It was a Saturday and a big group came in half way through our dinner, so it took away a bit from the peaceful feeling we were experiencing before. If we would have been in a normal restaurant, the noise the big table was making, would probably not have disturbed us as much but because we didn't see anything our hearing got more sensitive. 
We however loved our food and the waiter that we had. He did a wonderful job of making us feel secure and well taken care of. I will  certainly remember him much more fondly than I ever would when visiting a "normal" restaurant. It's a wonderful concept that at the same time gives jobs to blind people. Part of the profit of the restaurant goes to support local associations helping blind and visually impaired people as well. In other words it's a wonderful culinary experience that helps you to be a bit more socially conscious at the same time. I absolutely want to go back during a week day to experience a more quiet moment and a zen black out from the work week.
http://www.onoir.com/montreal/