Social dining with Anispoon
While sources like Elite Daily and Huffington Post might champion the merits of eating alone, one can’t deny the pleasures of dining out with someone else or even dining in at a sombody’s place. But how do you do this in a city where you’re traveling solo? Or a place where you’re new and haven’t made any friends? In the past few years, social dining apps in the international scene, such as EatWith, Grouper and HomeDine, have made it possible to never eat alone (as long as you can afford it). Although those particular apps have yet to make their way here, a Korean start-up called Anispoon opened up two years ago, allowing foreign expats to share a meal with locals. Their motto, as described on their website, is: “discover a home cooked meal from the worlds around you.” They also list the profiles of chefs, the type of meal they’ll be preparing and prices. The chefs range from Koreans who have spent time abroad to foreign residents from countries such as Norway, Italy and Uzbekistan—giving you the chance to engage in some cultural exchange and enjoy some authentic home-cooked food. You’re also given the option to dine at a private residence or host a dining experience at your own home. (www.anispoon.com)
