Le Laboratoire Cambridge

Overall, this was an okay event that I purchased through Gilt City. While the jelly fish exhibit was very well done, I left extremely underwhelmed and disappointed with the «Sensorial Experience.» The olfactory and tasting exhibits themselves were interesting to see and experience, but I found it poorly executed by the guide hosting the event. We were never offered any of the eight «Wikipearl» ice cream treats (the best part!), with no explanation; despite the group in front of us receiving theirs. Super awkward. The guide also did a poor job explaining the exhibits and did not inspire any excitement for some very innovative inventions.
Also, although the concept of the «oPhone» is very intriguing, the scent dispenser required a deep cleaning. The machine dispenses different smells that are selected from an iPad. Unfortunately, some smells are stronger than others, leaving a trail behind that mixes with the next smell. I found it difficult to appreciate the smell of a pond when it was mixed with the scent of berries. If I had the choice to purchase this deal/​tickets to this event again, I would not do it. It’s really not worth the $ 55.00 for two people.

UNIQUE ART & DESIGN CENTER FOR A FULL SENSORY EXPERIENCE
open Wednesday — Saturday!
I’m so surprised that I had never heard of Le Laboratoire before. Sitting next to Café ArtScience, this art gallery/​design center is cleverly in the center of bustling biotech/​pharma that is growing in Kendall Square. A Harvard professor opened this gallery only in Paris and Cambridge, MA as a place of true innovation showcased in a truly interactive way.
I purchased a Gilt City deal for a guided tour through the Lab Lounge. The deal included the following:
+ GALLERY OF «THE TROUBLE WITH JELLYFISH»: A full gallery with paintings, drawings, and a furniture installation with unique jelly fish objects, live jellyfish, and interactive ways to learn about the ways jellyfish are impacting the ecosystem. This exhibit is ongoing until Jan 2, 2016!
+ «OPHONE» EXPERIENCE: We were able to witness creating and sending different smells directly from an iPad to a device called the ophone, which emitted smells from different card insertions.
+ INHALABLE WHAF: Taking alcohol, this whaf turned the liquid into smoke that you could inhale and taste. You can’t get drunk off of this «cocktail», though!
+ «AERO» BREATHABLE CHOCOLATE: This device looked like a mini vape, where you could inhale chocolate without consuming the calories! These aero shots were also available for caffeine and vitamin C shots.
+ LAB COCKTAILS: They were really strong!
~ 8 WIKI ICE CREAM TREATS: These ice creams were self-​contained sundaes — little balls of ice cream in the center with chocolate or blueberry coating. I would just rather have a normal sundae!
The guided tour was an awesome experience and we were able to see other inventions that were using recycled plastic and trying to preserve/​create energy. This is a truly unique exhibit and perfect for the Kendall Square area, a place full of educated individuals and growing innovative industries. Definitely stop by for a date or group outing!