Chronology of a cultural and gastronomic transformation
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The arrival of the screen in the living room (1950-1960): In the United States and later in Europe, television went from being a luxury item in public places to becoming the gravitational center of the home. The furniture in the living room was oriented towards the screen.
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The invention of the TV Dinner (1953): In 1953, the American company Swanson revolutionized the food industry by launching the first frozen pre-packaged trays (TV Dinners). Designed in aluminum divided into compartments, they allowed for heating dinner in minutes and eating it on individual folding tables in front of the television, eliminating the ritual of the dish served at the family table.
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The impact on social rhythm: Eating while looking at a screen altered full attention on food, introducing accelerated intake and reducing the time spent on after-dinner conversation and verbal exchange among diners.
The shared table as an act of culinary resistance
Research in food sociology contrasts "eating in front of the screen" with the "Mediterranean dining model".
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Dinner Model |
Attention Dynamics |
Sensory and Social Impact |
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Dinner with screen (TV/Devices) |
Divided attention towards the visual stimulus |
Decreased perception of satiety, increased speed of intake, social isolation. |
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Mediterranean table (Without screens) |
Focused attention on food and diners |
Greater organoleptic enjoyment, promotion of after-dinner conversation, strengthening of emotional bonds. |
The experience at MY WAY: reconnecting with the value of gathering
In an era where individual screens dominate everyday life, MY WAY proposes a return to conversational gastronomy. Inspired by the glamour of mid-20th century clubs and lounges, the space is designed as a warm refuge where light, music, and the table invite you to turn off devices and look into each other's eyes.
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Mediterranean gastronomy to share: Creative tapas, shared starters for the center of the table, and lovingly prepared meats to encourage a leisurely pace.
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Immersive atmosphere: Without screens to distract attention, the night unfolds among carefully crafted flavors, fine cocktails, and unforgettable conversations in the heart of Barcelona.
One more reason to reclaim conversation
Sitting back at the table without rush or digital interference is the true experience of contemporary luxury.
Reserve your table at MY WAY and rediscover the pleasure of dining and conversing in the heart of Barcelona.
