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Are mobile phones a distraction while eating out?

Are mobile phones a distraction while eating out?

Update: 2025-11-20
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Is the mobile phone becoming the dominate side dish during meals out? A top new resturant in London's Mayfair is banning phones in a bid to encourage diners to immerse themselves in the dining and social experience without device distraction. So is it a thing here? Auckland restaurant owner and chef Al Brown spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Are mobile phones a distraction while eating out?

Are mobile phones a distraction while eating out?