Social dining
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Social dining (by a group of people) is meeting either at someone's place or at restaurant to enjoy a meal together. It is a philosophy of using meals specifically as a means to connect with others: eat to socialize.
A brunch, dinner or supper party are popular examples of places to socially gather over food.[1]
Social dining differs from a dining club in the sense that it is not exclusive, but promotes an inclusive atmosphere. Friends and strangers alike can share the social dining experience.
History
[edit]Social dining dates back to Ancient Greek cuisine when meals would be prepared for the purpose of gathering together during festivals or commemorations.
Influence of Technology
[edit]Technology has made social dining a sharable experience through real-time updates, uploaded images and check-ins (at someone's place or at the restaurant). Some web-based services get people together to share a social meal, even to join local families for a social dining experience while travelling, to truly experience the local culture and culinary.[2][3] There are also other social dining networks that let people do group meals at the homes of their users.[4][5] Another way to experience social dining is by visiting a supper club.
Social dining experiences can also be a source of revenue for host that enable them through different kind of website, those can be associated to airbnb business model.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Adventures In Secret Dining
- ↑ Rotter, Joshua. "Apps For Travelling Like a Local". CNET. CNET. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
- ↑ "Sosial spising: Hvordan håndtere det når du teller kalorier" (in Norwegian). RAKT.no.
- ↑ "Dinner Clubs: Eat, Drink, Network". Time Out Melbourne. Time Out Melbourne.
- ↑ "'Social dining', una nueva forma de sentarse a comer". El País (in Spanish). Cinco Días.