chickscook "Food should be more about the performance of eating rather than just sitting down and digging in." "This is more like a feast in a medieval sense." FOXNews Think of it as the supperclub on the cutting edge. Where the term culinary arts takes on a new dimension, referring not only to the presentation and quality of the food we offer to the diners, but to the highly artistic, totally immersive, multi sensory, multi mediaand performance enhanced dining experience. Where the patrons are not just dinner guests, but active performers in their own mise en scenes. A destination point, for patrons who enjoy the theatrical and experiential. It's the only performance you can eat. Imagine the supperclub of the future; cutting edge artists, performers, chefs and crew provide a totally creative approach to the dining experience. Picture Sunday dinner like your family never had, a land of gustatory delights. Where each seating is like walking onto a new stage. Giant video banks project guest artistsí works, focusing on themes, foods or environmental ëscapes. Visual artists in all mediums showcase their designs and talents. Guest DJ's,musicians and sound designers add another dimension. Live performances pop up from no where. High tech devices are used in modern adaptation of food preparation, such as the Tesal Coil. The diners are included in interactive events by being seated family style, encouraged to meet new people and interact, not only with their dinner companions, but also with the performance installationí that is the space itself. Costumes are highly encouraged. Preparation, plating, and presentation of thedishes are crucial elements that complete the scene. An avant-garde supperclub dedicated to the spirit of Epicure and Baccaus. For those insearch of something more than just going out to dinner again.
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