We stopped in a newly opened Asian Mall in Eden Prairie because we’d been hearing about how good some of the food vendors were. I was shocked to see that the restaurant we chose had a robot serving the food. The process was this, you snapped a QR code, ordered your food via the app and the robot did the rest.
As you can see from the video, it was fascinating to watch how flawlessly and efficiently the robot did its job. It brought the steaming dishes out to the twelve tables in the restaurant, which would have required at least two human servers to manage.
Unfortunately, the food left a lot to be desired but this glimpse of the near future made it worth the trip. Even though this was only a very primitive robot it was interesting to see how diners were connecting with it, especially children, on an emotional level. I have a feeling this is just the first of many of these experiences we’ll all have in the coming years.
Deutsche Tage
We’re also lucky to have the Germanic American Institute nestled between some of the old Victorian mansions in our neighborhood.
The institute has two festivals a year and it's just a few blocks from our building so it's super convenient. In the spring, it’s Deutsche Tage or German Days and in the fall they have a wonderful Oktoberfest celebration. Although the festivals are small by today's standards it’s always a good time, there’s live music, dancing, German products, and delicious food.
This year we thoroughly enjoyed a Hungarian bratwurst with sauerkraut and smoked paprika, spaetzle, a cake (which I can't remember the name of) with layers of sponge, whipped cream and fresh berries, and a humongous hefeweizen.
I promise we do more than just eat.
The entire experience satisfied my German genes, which 23andMe now tells me is roughly 39.3%. This explains why I enjoy these festivals so much every year.
All for now. Trust your instincts, invest in you, live boldly, and take chances.
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