In Hell's Kitchen, the wine bar Same Same now offers a unique experience where patrons can place their smartphones on tripods and engage in an evening of flirting with an algorithm next to their glass of Merlot.

The initiative was introduced by the team behind EVA AI with the aim of transitioning digital relationships into real-life interactions. The setting includes candles, soft lighting, and an intimate ambiance, with attendees wearing headphones while communicating with a digital entity.

Visiting a bar with a phone has now been redefined as a legitimate social outing, blending elements of the digital world with traditional dating scenarios.