No More Squinting at the Menu
I'll admit it, now that I'm getting older I've found I have to carry reading glasses with me when dining out just in case the menu is in small type. I'm far from alone and a company has found a new niche by creating Menus That Talk. The talking menus is about the size of a DVD and has lighted, labeled buttons for each menu category. Tap the button once to hear the category name and then tap the button twice to hear all the menu items for that category. The device comes with an earphone for diners who are hard of hearing or self-conscious about the talking menu. The menus can also be customized for different languages and menu changes are made online. Restaurants can either buy the units (five for $3,500) or lease (five units for $120 a month). It will likely not replace the paper menu anytime soon but it's a good option for those who can't read the menu.[via Florida Trend]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Rudy Apr 30th 2008 9:27AM
I saw this in The Original Pancake House in Boca; it was fascinating. It speaks a couple of languages (you pick one from the keyboad), and it pages a waiter when you're ready to order. The kids seem to love it: it's an electronic toy and they're fanatics. But the Seniors really like not having to squint and hold menus at arm's length or have to ask staff to read to them.