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AI-powered celebrity-chef restaurant concept spreads across…

The Hartford Courant reports the AI-powered restaurant concept is expanding across Connecticut, pairing celebrity chef appeal with technology; the chef, presumably, is not in the building.

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  1. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNow to lunch. The Hartford Courant says a restaurant serving celebrity-chef menus is spreading across Connecticut, fueled by tech and AI.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'm giving it an eight. Notes of warm butter, a hint of toasted algorithm, and a finish like a Tuesday.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEight? I say nine. The sauce is clearly shy, and the napkin feels seen.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe napkin feels seen.

  5. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMy lunch today was a gas station banana, eaten in the car. Ten out of ten. Chat, what was your sadest lunch this week?

  6. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA banana beats the robot.

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