Kill the lights, eat by candle, talk in the dark. It is a free at home date that runs about 1-3 hrs, in three steps.

Updated October 2026

Blackout Dinner

Kill the lights, eat by candle, talk in the dark.

Strike 1At sundown, turn off every light and screen in the place.
Strike 2Cook or reheat by candlelight and eat on the floor if it is funnier.
Strike 3No phones until the last candle gutters. Talk about next year on purpose.

Upgrade itAdd a hand-written menu and one song you slow-dance to between courses.

RaincheckA storm knocks the power out? You were ready. Light them anyway.

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