The iPad: Changing the way we order in restaurants?

Fundamentals (@Fundamentals) 2011 -

@thewinesleuth thanks for rubbing it in that I haven’t got my deliver yet re: The iPad: Changing the way we order?….http://bit.ly/hStKhh

Gregory 2011 -

Isn’t this a high tech version of the pictures in the window or menu or even worse plastic mock ups of the dish ?

Next you will be able to order from the iPad without the need for the waiter which would be very sad.

For convenience food and take away – yes

For real restaurants – no thanks.

Krista 2011 -

I think the difference is that the iPad can be so much more comprehensive than those tacky photos in the windows. AND the iPad is right there at your table…not in the window. I don’t know…I think it will work.

Ebi Atawodi 2011 -

*Raises hand eagerly!!!*

We went to a place in LA in ’08 and they had these touch screens on the table which had menus and photos, you ordered and waitress didn’t have to even make it to your table. You also signed for your card on the tables! And there were games! Can you tell I was blown away…self confirmed geek.

Alltop Food (@Alltop_food) (@Alltop_food) 2011 -

The iPad: Changing the way we order? http://bit.ly/hO4TEf

Ashley 2011 -

They have that in JFK airport also. It’s a pretty cool idea! I think other restaurants will start catching on very soon.

matt4foodword 2011 -

Cant say that I’m surprised that technology is getting more involved, I feel for the waiter that is considered not competent enough to get an order correct and also you are less likely to tip.

Nordic Nibbler 2011 -

I was at a restaurant in Oslo recently where they had the entire wine list on an iPad housed in a customised wooden box. You’re presented with a map, click on a country and drill down by region. A touch gimmicky maybe, but I thought it was very cool indeed.

Krista 2011 -

With a wine list on an iPad, there’s so much more room for tasting notes. I can totally see it working. (Also, easier to update the list to reflect inventory.) Love it.

London Chow 2011 -

This reminds me of Wardour Street’s Inamo’s interactive table. Having an iPad seems like an overkill in this case. It’s still a bit unwieldy. An iPad2 on the other hand….