In the interest of public health and safety, restaurants in countries around the world temporarily closed their dine-in sections and made the switch to offering only takeout and delivery—now, as restaurants are reopening, some are introducing isolated dining experiences. While some restaurants are going totally digital and offering a sense of connection for those who feel safest at home, other patrons are eager to get back into the world in a safe way.
As part of multi-phase reopening plans, there will still be limits imposed on the number of people that can gather, especially within indoor spaces. As such, some restaurants are adapting quickly by offering open-air dining experiences with enclosed booths for small groups of guests or even going the route of creating single-person dining experiences.
15 Isolated Dining Experiences
From One-Seat Restaurants to Mirrored Valentine's Restaurants:
Laura McQuarrie — Jun 21, 2020 — Lifestyle
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Isolated Dining Booths
Mediamatic ETEN is Exploring the New Normal for Restaurants
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One-Seat Restaurants
Bord för En Shares a Sit-Down Dinner for One in the Swedish Countryside
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Virtual Restaurants
Foxtail Supper Club Has a Limited Number of Guests Cook and Eat Together
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Next-Gen Eatery Drive-Thrus
Miami Grill's Express Double Drive Through Prepares for the New Normal
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Virtual Mother's Day Experiences
KFC is Offering a Mother's Day Experience on Facebook Messenger
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Quarantine Date Night Bundles
Red Lobster is Elevating Date Night at Home with Music & Backgrounds
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Virtual Dining Initiatives
The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro Created Dine Together, Apart
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Single-Person Restaurants
Irma's Restaurant 1:1 is Only a Restaurant for One
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Mirrored Valentine's Restaurants
The Two4One Valentine's Day Restaurant Celebrates Self-Love
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Telepresence Dining Furniture
The 'Teledining Table' Connects Diners to Family or Friends
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Conversational Community Apps
The Breakfast App Connects People for Video Chats Over a Meal
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Parent-Designated Parking Spaces
Potbelly's Parking Lot Now Helps Parents Enjoy Quiet Meals
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VR Dining Experiences
Aerobanquets RMX is a Virtual & Augmented Reality Dining Experience
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Restaurant Noise Playlists
Zaxby's SoundCloud Playlist Shares the Sounds of a Restaurant
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Multi-Course Meal Deliveries
isolish is an At-Home Culinary Celebration in Toronto
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