Digital detox: Leave your phone at the door to get free bottle of wine
Digital detox: In an age where our phones vie for attention alongside our meals, Al Condominio in Verona, Italy, offers a refreshing escape. Step into this quaint eatery and embrace a new dining ritual: surrender your phone at the door and unlock a free bottle of wine.
The concept is simple yet strikingly effective. Each guest is assigned a box at the entrance, where their digital distractions are safely stowed away. To unlock a complimentary bottle of wine, diners need only present the key to their waiter. "Customers can choose to renounce technology while enjoying a convivial moment together," explains owner Angelo Lella. "Technology is becoming a problem - there is no need to look at your phone every five seconds, but for many people, it is like a drug."
This innovative initiative isn't the first of its kind. Around the globe, restaurants are embracing the idea of digital detoxes with enticing offers. Contact Bar and Kitchen in Sydney tempted patrons with a free glass of wine in exchange for locked-away phones. Spice Fusion in the UK dished out a 20 per cent discount to device-free diners. Even in India, Sukoon in Mumbai made waves with a 15 per cent discount for those willing to disconnect.
So, as you step into Al Condominio, leave the constant buzz of notifications behind. Indulge in good company and great wine, all while rediscovering the lost art of being truly present. Unplug, unwind, and savor the moment—it's a feast for the senses in more ways than one.
- With inputs from agencies
