Dark Fork Restaurant in Ottawa is Leveling Up the Patio Game with Sign Language 🤟

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Alright, listen up, fam! There's this restaurant in ByWard Market called Dark Fork, right? They're known for their "dine-in-the-dark" thing, which is already kinda wild. But now they're taking it to a whole new level. This summer, they're opening up their patio, but there's a catch: you gotta order using sign language, no cap.

Like, for real. If you wanna grab some grub on their patio, you gotta learn some basic signs. But don't stress! They're gonna have visual guides with illustrations, so you can figure out how to sign stuff like "please," "thank you," and, of course, all the menu items. And the servers? All deaf or hard-of-hearing. It's gonna be a whole vibe.

This whole thing is a collab with the Tourism Workplace Accessibility Clinic, and it's all about promoting connection, inclusivity, and mad respect for deaf culture. The "sign for your supper" patio experience kicks off June 4 and lasts till the end of the summer. So if you're in Ottawa, hit up Dark Fork and show off your sign language skills. It's gonna be lit!