# Tablet Serving Platers This Quince Restaurant Dish is Served on an iPad to Customers By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-dish References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2016/12/29/59587/quince-restaurant-san-francisco-serving-food-items-ipads.html) & [quincerestaurant](http://quincerestaurant.com/menus/quince-menu) Infusing technology into the meal experience, this Quince Restaurant dish utilizes an [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secondgeneration-hoverbar-duo) in order to create a [visual experience for diners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining) to enjoy. The course is called 'A Dog in Search of Gold,' and is served on a specially designed platter that consists of a wooden frame and an iPad tablet. The serving dish is outfitted with a removable glass portion so food is not sitting directly on the tablet surface to make cleaning each piece of the dish easy. The Quince Restaurant dish is making waves for being an innovative and creative method to help display and categorize the dish as a true experience for the eyes and palette. Quince Restaurant is located in San Francisco and is [Michelin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entre-meal-kit-delivery-service)-starred. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Technology-enhanced Dining:** The use of technology, like iPads, in the dining experience offers opportunities for visual and interactive elements that enhance the overall customer experience. - **Visual Gastronomy:** Incorporating visual elements into food presentation, such as using iPads as serving platters, creates a unique and memorable dining experience that appeals to customers seeking an immersive and visually stimulating meal. - **Interactive Food Display:** Using iPads as serving platters allows for interactive food display, showcasing the culinary artistry in an engaging and interactive way. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage technology-enhanced dining experiences, like using iPads as serving platters, to attract and delight customers, differentiate themselves from competitors, and elevate their brand image. - **Fine Dining:** Fine dining establishments have the opportunity to incorporate visual gastronomy into their food presentation by using iPads as serving platters, creating a unique and luxurious experience for their customers. - **Event Catering:** Event catering companies can offer a distinctive and cutting-edge service by utilizing iPads as serving platters, providing interactive and visually appealing food display options for special events and occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Serving Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-serving-dish.md) - [Interactive Digital Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabmeal.md) - [QR Menu Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishtup.md) - [Creative Dipping Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-sea.md) - [Connected Restaurant Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/TCx-M11.md) - [Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonefasting-sour.md) - [Immersive Tablet Picture Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iframix-smart-frame.md) - [Multi-Media Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-3d-journey-through-time.md) - [Menu Recommendation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishfinder.md)