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Your reservation includes a four-course fine dining experience, each course complemented by expertly selected wine pairings, along with a fully hosted and thoughtfully curated evening. There are no add-ons or surprises—this price is designed to cover the complete experience with excellence.

Because quality requires restraint. A table of sixteen allows for a balanced, respectful environment where conversation can unfold naturally—without crowd dynamics, competition, or awkward mingling. Smaller groups create better energy, better pacing, and better outcomes.

Because environment shapes: - attentiveness - conversational quality - emotional presence - and ultimately the quality of connection itself.

Because XVI is built on shared investment, mutual respect, and quality—not who pays for whom. Equal pricing keeps the environment intentional and prevents anything from feeling transactional or pressured. The value of the evening isn't divided by gender—it's shared by everyone at the table.

Not in the traditional sense. XVI is a private, curated dining experience with gentle structure and guidance. There's no "mixer" energy, no performative moments, and no public matching. It's designed to feel elevated, natural, and respectful.

• Women & Men (age 25–30) • Women (30–35) & Men (31–39) • Women (35–40) & Men (38–48) • Women (40–45) & Men (42–52) • Women (45–50) & Men (47–58) Date ranges can be adjusted slightly per experience.

Connections are handled privately. If you'd like to continue a conversation, you'll have a discreet way to indicate that. Mutual interest is shared after the event—no public decisions, no awkward moments.

No pressure. The evening is hosted in a way that makes conversation easy, but never forced. Our goal is to create a warm, respectful environment where you can be present and enjoy the experience.

Elevated evening attire. Think polished, confident, and respectful of the room. If you'd wear it to a beautiful dinner reservation, you're on the right track.

Because XVI is curated and intentionally limited. We prioritize building a balanced table and a high-quality environment (a better room), not driving mass sign-ups. Dates are often shared privately first with aligned guests and waitlist members, then opened more broadly if seats remain.

No. While XVI is Christ-centered (faith-aligned), it's not a church function, nor affiliate with any church. It's a thoughtfully hosted environment for Christian singles who value faith, character, fun, and meaningful conversation.

Certain (most) XVI experiences are explicitly faith-centered, while others are values-centered. All XVI experiences prioritize intentionality, emotional maturity, and respectful interaction.

Both XVI experiences are curated with the same level of intention, discretion, hospitality, and care. The difference is primarily the foundation used to shape the room. A faith-centered experience is designed for guests who desire a Christian-centered environment, where faith, spiritual maturity, church community, and marriage-minded alignment may be part of the curation process. A values-centered experience is designed for guests who may not identify as Christian, but still value character, emotional maturity, integrity, depth, intentionality, and meaningful connection. Neither experience is casual or random. Every XVI room is thoughtfully assembled around shared intention, relational readiness, and the kind of environment where people can be fully present, warmly hosted, and genuinely known.

Then you should still feel it was worth it. XVI is designed so the evening itself is enjoyable: excellent food and wine, thoughtful conversation, and a room that feels well-led and respectful—regardless of outcome.

You're in great company. Please let us know ahead of time and we can substitute a nice sparkling water in your wine glass, and filtered water in your water goblet. If the presence of alcohol in the room concerns you, and cannot be around it, let us know in your application, as this experience may not be for you at this time. We may offer a completely alcohol-free experience in the future.

Absolutely. We can offer vegetarian and vegan dishes that keep with the theme of the evening. We'll need 1–2 weeks notice. Our chefs are also happy to accommodate any dietary requirements or preferences you may have with 1–2 weeks notice prior to the experience.

Yes. Your participation and any follow-up connections are handled discreetly. We protect the dignity of the room. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service linked in the footer below.

The Table is intentionally limited and fully hosted. Pricing reflects the complete fine-dining experience and the care required to curate a high-quality room.

Guests are thoughtfully reviewed with room dynamic, alignment, maturity, and overall experience quality in mind.

Absolutely. When curating rooms, we do take single-never married/single-divorced into consideration as that can, significantly, effect life rhythm.

No. XVI created a better room, through a curated fine dining experience and guided evening, where meaningful connection can unfold naturally. XVI Premium (Matchmaking Dinner) is scheduled to launch in Fall 2026.

Reviews

What Guests Are Saying

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Mary
10/10! I highly recommend this experience to single Christians in Dallas! It was a perfect evening.

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Michael
This review is about the team at XVI. I’ve got to say I had no sense of what to expect, but it transformed into an exceptional event that was one to remember. Wendell the curator and his team created a sophisticated and elegant culinary experience combined with entertainment and special guest speakers full of faith and intention. From the delicious 4 course meal, pairings, and other special activities, this was one to remember. I came out feeling encouraged, inspired, more knowledgeable and with some great friendships (and one potential connection). If you’re hesitant, I highly recommend taking a step of courage and faith and see what God can do because it truly opened doors.

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Ross
What an incredible night and a truly exceptional experience! XVI offers a unique opportunity to connect with genuine, successful individuals who share a Christ-centered perspective, all while bypassing the pressures of our current dating landscape. If you’re seeking an unforgettable time filled with engaging conversations, a profound experience, and a culinary delight, this hallmark opportunity is precisely what you’re looking for. Indulge in a phenomenal four-course meal accompanied by exquisite wine pairings, and let XVI provide you with an unforgettable evening.

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Alanna
Highly recommend! The event was organized and every detail was so intentional. The discretion of it all takes so much pressure off and allows the guests to enjoy the company, the A+++ food and wine. The host is a gem as well. You can genuinely tell the heart behind the event is bigger than just entertainment or dating. It’s about building meaningful community and helping people have authentic experiences.

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Charlotte
I had the absolute best experience at this event. Every single detail felt intentional, elevated, and thoughtfully curated from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm, elegant, and effortlessly upscale without ever feeling intimidating. It honestly felt like stepping into a beautifully hosted private dinner party rather than a typical singles event. What stood out most to me was the quality of the people who attended. Everyone was kind, engaging, respectful, and genuinely there to connect. It created such a comfortable environment where conversations flowed naturally and nobody felt awkward or pressured. With Christ being at the center of it all, I would absolutely attend again and would recommend this event to anyone looking for a refreshing, classy, and genuinely enjoyable way to meet new people!!

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David
This was definitely a fun and refreshing experience. As a professional chef, it was nice to be on the other side of service. Everything from the dining, to the hospitality, the format for how communication and scheduling was handled with such professionalism. Definitely would recommend simply just for the food, but then adding a social aspect that isn’t awkward or intimidating makes it even better.

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