# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Gilded Cage: An Immersive Mystery Dinner
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Secrets. Suspicion. Fine dining. And a mystery waiting to be solved. 🥂🔎

Step inside The Gilded Cage at The Venue–Hastings for an unforgettable evening where exquisite cuisine meets live theater and you become part of the story. 🎭

Beginning at 6 p.m., your evening unfolds with a cocktail reception featuring passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by an elegant three-course dinner and a live, interactive theatrical production.

👨‍🍳 Chef Matthew Brown will create the culinary experience for the October 2 & 3 performances, while Chef Ellie Shultze takes the culinary stage on October 30.

But keep your eyes open... 👀

As dinner unfolds, so will the mystery. Clues will emerge. Secrets will be revealed. Suspicions will grow. Guests will interact with the story, follow the evidence and attempt to uncover the truth before the final curtain falls. 🔎🗝️

Expect unexpected twists, lively interaction and an extraordinary night where dinner and theater become one immersive experience.

🎬 OPENING ACT

Passed Hors d’Oeuvres

🍤 Ember-Roasted Champagne Shrimp
Champagne Tarragon Butter Emulsion • Gnocchi alla Romana • Truffle Sprouts

🦆 Duck & Caviar
Duck Confit Croquette • Port-Infused Mustard Seed Caviar • Brie & Gorgonzola Mornay • Dried Cherry

Fluted Roasted Beets
Goat Cheese • Sweety Drop Peppers • Spiced Pecans • Dried Cranberries • Spicy Sprouts • White Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette

Presented with a theatrical flourish — the fluted beets resemble the curtains of the stage.

🌟 MAIN PERFORMANCE

Please select one entrée.

🐟 The Black Pearl
Pan-Seared Black Cod • Squid Ink Pearl Couscous • Aleppo-Roasted Tomato Purée • Citrus-Caper Butter Emulsion • Golden Potato Crisps

🥩 The Gilded Cut
Smoked Black Hawk Farms American Wagyu Tri-Tip • Golden Potato Mousseline • Black Garlic Cabernet Jus • Confit Tomatoes

🌿 The Ivory Garden
Marcona Almond-Crusted Cauliflower “T-Bone” • Golden Potato Mousseline • Salsa Verde • Confit Tomatoes

🎟️ YOUR INVITATION AWAITS... https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-gilded-cage-an-immersive-mystery-dinner

Tickets: $125 per person
❤️ A portion of the proceeds benefits Hastings Main Street.

Seating is limited and advance reservations are required.

🥂 Come dressed for an evening out.
🔎 Follow the clues.
🤫 Guard your secrets.
🎭 And prepare to enter The Gilded Cage.

Will you solve the mystery before the final curtain falls? 🗝️✨
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/the-gilded-cage-an-immersive-mystery-dinner/200030501165007
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, nonprofit, dance, art, theatre, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 40

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hastings
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 301 N Main St, Hastings, FL 32145-3704, United States
- **lat**: 29.71736
- **long**: -81.50846
- **full address**: 301 N Main St, Hastings, FL 32145-3704, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Gilded Cage: An Immersive Mystery Dinner
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Gilded Cage: An Immersive Mystery Dinner being held?
  - **A:** The Gilded Cage: An Immersive Mystery Dinner takes place on Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 301 N Main St, Hastings, FL 32145-3704, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Gilded Cage: An Immersive Mystery Dinner?
  - **A:** The Gilded Cage: An Immersive Mystery Dinner is organized by Hastings Main Street Inc.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Gilded Cage: An Immersive Mystery Dinner is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hastings, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Gilded Cage: An Immersive Mystery Dinner sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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