My kids turned 17 and we wanted to celebrate with something unique and... this delivered…read more The food: four courses (kinda-sorta), small portions, better than what we expected. (I'm assuming the grub came from the trattoria above us.) Lots of flavor, a few entrée options to pick from (made ahead of time) to appease any preferences or dietary restrictions. My only issue was whoever was working the salad station was entirely too heavy-handed with the sliced radishes. Ease up on those next time, partner. The show: exactly what you probably expect/fear/need/want - equal parts goofy and interesting, ridiculous and intriguing. It's well thought out, constructed and paced. (We were 'warned' from the start - how much 'we' put into it is what we'd be getting back out and that's legit... some people were completely "in it" and you could tell they loved every second of the adventure, whereas my in-laws started to fade after about 90 minutes.) I should fess up I was positive my "thinking outside of the box" was going to snag me the win but I completely flubbed and it's safe to assume my final guess was the WORST one of the night. (Some advice: pay attention to ALL the clues. Don't try to be too damn clever or it'll bite you in the rump!) The three hours went by smoothly... lots of laughs, lots of interacting with the other diners (suspects!) as well as the actors and before you knew it - crimes were being solved, tabs were being closed and it was time to head back into the cruel streets of the city that never sleeps. Biggest issue (aside from the radishes!) - parking, of course. (A few blocks away was the only option and that added another $50+ to an already expensive night.) We were a party of seven (which is how many were seated per table) and I think we would've had an even better time had we been split up or went as a smaller group (so we could mix-and-match with other people, including the performers). Most definitely worth checking out if you're out for some fun that can appease (older) teens to their grandparents.

On the Saturday July 26th NYC show, one of your male actors and later 'victims' was noticeably…read moregetting high during the show. Given how expensive the tickets are, this is not what I was expecting from a Manhattan production and extremely unfair to the audience. Please use actors who respect their jobs - he was a taller white male with brown hair who kept sneaking off to the bathroom and coming back smelling of weed.

It was a nice night out for a group of us. Food was decent and the acting was fine for what we paid…read morefor. Our team actually solved the murder first and we were awarded with one free ticket to come back We came back two years later, and we were disappointed that this group did the same exact story. We were hoping that every year they would change the story. Not sure why they would give out free tickets to come back to solve the same mystery.

It was ok. We were not expecting slapstick comedy. Maybe we…read moreshould have researched it more. We thought it was a more serious but still fun production where we would be given real clues to solve together with our friends and family. What we got was a zany, loud, frantic attempt at comedy which sometimes succeeded and sometimes was just cringeworthy. It wasn't terrible and I credit the actors for their passion. The food was terrible. One bartender for 100 people? I would rate this as "meh".

I can't say enough about the Killing Kompany…read more We found them through attending the shows at Ruth's Chris. We decided to hire them to do our wedding. We started off the day with the power going out. There was uncertainty about what was going on with our wedding, but of course the show must go on. Luckily they had a battery operated sound system that allowed us to be able to speak on the mics during the ceremony. It saved the ceremony, for sure. The power went on right after we kissed (awww). The show was fantastic after that. They kept everyone upbeat. They were funny, and great, and I loved every minute of it. I would hire this company again in a heartbeat. The way they handled disaster was amazing. Jon kept my husband (!!) on the positive side during panic. Everybody raved about how great they were and how much fun they had. I knew that they would be awesome, but their help with this crazy situation helped to save our wedding. Can't wait to attend more shows! Eventually we'll solve it, I promise!

It's a murder mystery at a restaurant or bar. So, I want to say that cute maybe isn't the best word…read moreto use to explain it. Tonights was out in Patchogue, LI at a bar restaurant called OFF KEY TIKKI. The food though they tried, wasn't good. I believe one of the meat dishes might have been bad and I stuck with the turkey. When you go to these events, the food is usually standardly basic and its the show you are really there for. Bar drinks and desserts were not incorporated in the 60. dollar plus added gratuity to the total, paid before entering. This murder mystery was a bit uhh quirky. One note is to, be there on time. I was under the impression that it was food from 7:30 - 8:00 pm and then the performance murder mystery. Just at 8:00 I walked in and already had missed the gun shooting of the lead victim. The young lady playing the cop, went right along in roll and questioned me as to why I was late and where I was a short time ago. The police officer she was portraying had clothing not up to snuff with black sneakers. The overall acting could have used tweaking. But as it is for entertainment, I went along and got into it asking people around me all kinds of questions. There was a scene of someones head but it was not made clear to the audience quite how that fit in. However Jon Avner artistic director and founder of the company, who writes and customizes the stories to fit the request and need of the people who higher his company, actually was pretty funny and acted well in the part with the interaction of the audience participants. Some of them were pretty funny too. Near the end of the performance the audience and suspects are given a paper form to fill out along with a pencil that reads Murder? 1-888 shoot em and asking to write, basically, Who done it and why. Then the chosen best audience actors get a few gifts and the person who comes closest to the correct-who done it gets a shirt and some other goodies, this time including some handcuffs. Again, all in good fun. Ok, so I was the one who logically wrote that it was the Lieutenant. It wasn't. But I choose not to say more to prevent any spoiler alert. As for the place, while the people there were nice and it is a local bar and not one I would likely frequent, 3 stars is about it for their rating.

I ventured out with my friends for my first visit to a restaurant since the COVID-19 crisis began…read more I wanted to sit outdoors with a view and Amarante's Sea Cliff Inn was the perfect spot. We opted for the inn side rather than the deck side, because the inn side has more entree options. We each opted for our own appetizers. Caprese salad, clam chowder and shrimp cocktail were ordered. Everyone enjoyed their appetizers very much. I had the clam chowder. It was rich, creamy and delicious. The clams were very tender and the chowder was loaded with clams and potatoes. For entrees, most of us opted for the hot lobster roll. It was overflowing with lobster and was accompanied by drawn butter, crisp fresh fries and a very tasty coleslaw. One of my friend opted for the sea bass. The presentation was beautiful and she said it was fresh, light and delicious. All of our cocktails were excellent too. I also must be sure to give credit to the wait staff. They were very attentive and I felt comfortable the entire time, as they were following all the guidance provided by the state. It was nice to relax and reconnect, in person, with my friends while enjoying a beautiful sunset. Such a gorgeous view from the deck! Thank you, Amarante's. We will be back and I'll be sure to tell my friends and family about our great experience.

Fabulous views of the harbor and Morris Cove. Fried shrimp platter was delicious. Our server…read moreCristin was attentive and fun ...Highly recommended!

What an incredibly fun experience! Had no idea what to expect but it was fantastic from the second…read morewe walked in. We were grinning the entire time. The actors were so much fun to talk to and the show was interactive and inclusive throughout. I went with a group of huge fans of murder mysteries/escape rooms... The actors had us laughing all night and we also bonded with the other guests at our table which was nice.

I hosted my 40th birthday party with Truffles Mystery at their Cranford, NJ venue and it was by far…read moreone of my best birthday parties ever! The storyline was awesome and everyone got to play a role: some friendships, some backstabbing. It was hilarious to see everyone get into their characters. The production crew made sure everything ran smoothly and that we didn't run astray but still allowed the story to manifest according to what each character was saying. Having a private venue with small bites being passed around and a bartender elevated the party to the next level. It's been almost a week and everyone is still talking about it. I am so so grateful I found Truffles Mystery Immersive and Sonia!

Okay, so I really wasn't too sure what to expect from Fondudes. All I knew was that none of the…read moreladies in the bachelorette were down for seeing full on strippers, we're not into clubbing.. we do like shows (theater, comedy) but then we would have to be quiet during most of it. We were looking for a fun and unique experience that we wouldn't get elsewhere. I won't give away the exact details of what happens from start to finish, but we all had a blast!! It was a lot of improv, and their main goal is to make sure that the group has a good time. So yes, they will try to be outrageous and push the boundaries - but not in a bad way. They are good at reading the room and working with that. If you have a crazy insane group, or a tame one, they will try to make sure there's a good energy flowing. Our bride is pretty straight-laced / conservative, but she had such a great time!! Just a tip - if you're doing it in a hotel room, or somewhere where they quiet time by a certain time, make sure you book them to come well before quiet time. We had security knocking on the door to tell us to shut up right at 11pm, so just make sure you get the guys in by 9pm or however long the show is meant to go on for.

Just went to a fondudes party last week, and it was SO. MUCH. FUN. We booked fondudes for my…read morefriend's bachelorette party, and we all had a GREAT time! Our friend especially loved it, because it's definitely not your typical bachelorette party. The performance was HILARIOUS, the actors were FUNNY, SWEET, and SEXY, and (a personal favorite of mine) the whole concept was SO WITTY! For example, two of the (delicious, by the way) fondues were named "Chai Me to the Bed" and "Pound me like a S'more." On the practical side, booking the party was really easy too - they were super professional and helpful in working with us to choose the fondues & type of performance. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a silly, fun party idea!