Buzzword 4: "Algorithmic Ordering" - Dinner by The Entity from Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning

Published 24.06.2025

This one makes me nervous.

“Algorithmic Ordering” is AI’s way of saying,

"Don’t worry, human—we’ll handle your meal. Just sit back and prepare to be optimized."

Next thing you know, you’re scanning a QR code and getting served duck liver parfait because last week you Googled ‘romantic first date restaurants near me.’

It’s weird.

It’s also kind of brilliant—if it’s used with a bit of common sense.

When done well, this tech can actually help.

It can smooth out ordering, suggest smarter pairings, and lighten the load for front-of-house.

But done badly?

It’s the Tinder of tasting menus.

Swiping through soulless suggestions, all style, no connection.

And somehow, it always ends with truffle fries.

Here’s the punchline:

We don’t need tech to replace the personal touch.

We need it to support it.

Tech should be the quiet backstage crew.

Not the lead in the spotlight trying to steal the show.

Let the humans lead.

Let the data whisper.

And for the love of hospitality—

keep the playlist recommendations out of the wine pairings, unless you’re actively trying to pair a Tempranillowith Tom Cruise.