A new trend is turning smartphones into virtual hosts for diners, with restaurants now using apps to manage table waitlists. Instead of relying on traditional methods, guests receive notifications when their turn arrives, transforming the dining experience into a digital queue. The shift raises questions about convenience versus the loss of personal interaction in the age of technology. Tech-savvy eateries are embracing the change, but some may wonder if the old-school approach still holds its charm.
It buzzed, it blinked, it did one job. Then restaurants made waiting for a table another task for our phones
