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I admit, I am a watcher of reality dating shows. Like most of us during the pandemic with little to do, I dove head first into reality TV, watching The Bachelor and The Bachelorette for the very first time, sprinkled with a little bit of Married at First Sight. But I know it was Love is Blind that really opened the door. It’s a well-produced show that follows a simple-but-ridiculous formula: contestants “date” each other in a futuristic pod where they can only hear each other’s voices. After a long courtship of 10 whole days, a handful of couples will come out engaged and ready to marry within a month's time.
So, like the contestants, if you are ready to find “your person,” this Love is Blind-themed pop-up dining experience is for you.
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On February 16, you can live your reality show fantasy at the Love is a Blind Dinner: A Dining Experience. Hosted by the immersive dining experience, Dine with Dez and the modern dating membership app, Beyond, the dating event will be held at Dear Strangers in the West Village. Marissa George from the latest season of Love is Blind will be taking the reins from Nick Lachey and host the gig.
So, how will you find a guaranteed match? To sort out those who are serious about looking for love and those who are looking for clout, guests will need to fill out an application that gauges dating interests, from hidden talents to your dating no-nos. If selected, potential suitors will be invited to buy a ticket to the dinner, priced at $150, proceeds of which will be donated to victims of the L.A. wildfires through the organization, Walk Good LA.
The evening will start with a welcome cocktail reception (fingers crossed for gold cups). After schmoozing with fellow love-seekers, guests will be led to their table, blindfolded and seated across their perfect match. As you dine on a three-course meal, you can fall in love, sight unseen, or make nice while you try your hardest to not spill your drink.
To get started, download the Beyond app. You can also fill out this Google form, but keep in mind, priority will be given to applicants who download the app. Applications must be submitted before February 11.