Everyone is a Critic: Havana Restaurant Leaps into the Future with Fancy Gadgets
Havana, Cuba – Sonia Pérez, a regular at Doña Alicia restaurant, couldn’t believe her eyes when she stepped into the eatery. For a moment, she thought she had accidentally walked onto the set of a futuristic sci-fi movie. While the rest of Cuba is busy dealing with power outages and technological scarcity, Doña Alicia has decided to take a giant leap into the 21st century.
Gone are the days of flicking through greasy paper menus; Doña Alicia now boasts digital menus that light up with a dazzling array of options that could make even the most seasoned foodie feel overwhelmed. And if you’re not sure what to order, fear not, because Alexa-enabled assistance is there to guide you through the culinary wonderland that is the menu.
But wait, there’s more! Doña Alicia has also introduced touchless bathrooms that would put a spaceship’s control panel to shame. Who needs to actually touch a sink or a soap dispenser these days when you have the luxury of waving your hands around like a mad scientist conducting an experiment?
And let’s not forget the pièce de résistance – food-delivering robots. That’s right, robots. Because who needs waiters when you can have a metallic, whirring machine bring your dish to the table, eliciting a mix of awe and mild terror from patrons.
The owner of Doña Alicia, Miguel López, explained that the decision to embrace these high-tech upgrades was driven by a desire to provide customers with a truly immersive dining experience. “We wanted to transport our guests to a world where technology meets gastronomy, where the lines between the physical and virtual blur, and where your food is delivered by a robot with a perpetual smile welded onto its face,” López said with a straight face.
Of course, reactions to the restaurant’s new features have been mixed. Some patrons have embraced the digital age with open arms, marveling at the convenience and novelty of it all. “It’s like dining in a spaceship,” said one enthusiastic diner, as they sipped their mojito and watched a robot whizz by with a plate of arroz con pollo.
But not everyone is sold on the idea. Some traditionalists have bemoaned the loss of the human touch in favor of cold, unfeeling technology. “I miss the days when a waiter would take my order and recommend a good wine to pair with my meal,” said a disgruntled customer, eyeing the robots warily.
Whatever your stance on the matter, one thing is certain – Doña Alicia restaurant is making waves in Havana’s culinary scene. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a die-hard Luddite, one thing is for sure: dining at Doña Alicia is an experience unlike any other. Who knows, maybe next time you visit, you’ll be greeted by a holographic chef preparing your meal. The future is delicious, my friends.
