AI Menus in Delis: A Temporary Sign in Chicago
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Food visuals generated by AI are appearing on menus, often deemed unsettling. In Chicago, Chi-Town Deli claims that it is a temporary sign installed several weeks ago, awaiting signage with real photos. Online, examples mostly come from budget-friendly establishments and elicit mixed reactions.
Budget Constraints and the Use of AI in the Restaurant Industry
Small restaurant owners are facing rising costs and tight margins. Neighborhood businesses rarely have a significant marketing budget. In this context, using AI-generated images for menus can represent an alternative to hiring a professional photographer. Before the arrival of these tools, many delis were already using stock images to illustrate their products. The examples of AI-generated images recently shared on social media primarily come from low-cost establishments rather than upscale restaurants or large chains.
Online, "Unreal" Dishes Shared and Criticized
Photos of dishes clearly generated by AI on menus are widely circulated online. These images range from strangely humorous to outright repulsive, such as a burrito riddled with holes that could trigger tryptophobia. Notable details include perfectly round shrimp. Customer reactions to these AI-illustrated menus are predominantly negative, with some internet users sharing their discomfort or amusement at these visuals.
In Chicago, an AI Sign Installed "Temporarily"
At Chi-Town Deli in Chicago, Chris Murphy, a server at a downtown restaurant, noticed during his lunch break that all the images on the menu were AI-generated. He recognized this characteristic through the sheen of the visuals, the uniform appearance of the sandwiches, a lettuce that resembled bricks, and a monstrous-looking Reuben sandwich. The manager, Ali Malik, states that an employee created this sign, which was put up several weeks ago, while waiting for a new sign illustrated with real photos to be delivered. According to him, these unsettling images are therefore only present temporarily.
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