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‘The Restaurant Of Order Mistakes’ Employs Waiters With Dementia, And You Never Know What You’re Getting
One of the most frustrating things that can happen when eating out is ordering one dish but receiving another. Surprisingly, one restaurant is offering just that – The Restaurant of Order Mistakes (a clever spin on a book called The Restaurant of Many Orders) popped up in Tokyo’s Toyosu district, and its mission was to hire waiters with dementia.
The premise of the pop-up restaurant, which was in a trial period from June 2 – June 4, 2017, was that the staff who have dementia may get your order wrong. But if you go in knowing this upfront, it changes your perception about those who suffer from brain disease. The experience makes you realize that with a little bit of understanding on our part dementia patients can be functioning members of society.
Food blogger Mizuho Kudo visited The Restaurant of Order Mistakes and had a blast. She originally ordered a hamburger but ended up having gyoza dumplings instead, but everything turned out to be unexpectedly delicious. Kudo also claimed that the waiters were full of smiles and seemed to be having tons of fun.
Now, after the trial period, one of the initiators of the pop-up restaurant, Maggie’s Tokyo (Japanese version of UK’s Maggie’s Centres) are planning for another pop-up event like this in September to commemorate World Alzheimer’s Day (September 21st).
More info: Twitter (h/t: spoon&tamago)
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What do you think ?
Sierra Hall 8 years ago
I love this idea. There needs to be more awareness for dementia and Alzheimer's. Horrible diseases.
ADHORTATOR 8 years ago
everything is good in the japanese "cuisine", so the risk is equal to zero :-)
Valentina 8 years ago
fully agree...only how did those "penne all'arrabbiata" end up in one of the dishes?
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Sallye Jeffrey 8 years ago
A totally charming idea. I am older than dirt and my hearing isn't what it used to be. I live with my daughter and we have lots of laughs about the difference between what she said and what I heard.
Ildiko S. 8 years ago
This is a wonderful idea! It should be shown that life with dementia and Alzheimer's is a bit more complicated, but with patience and a good attitude it can be still happy and a lot of fun! My husband's grandma has Alzheimer's, and she is one of the happiest people I know! The family is extra patient and supportive, and no one has a problem with repeating for grandma the same stuff for 100 times, or explain again where we are and where we go. I find it just beautiful. We are all in peace and love ^^
Melissa O'Donnell 8 years ago
I'm sorry, but you are just wrong! Life with Alzheimer's is devastating...not "a bit more complicated". My mother is a shell of her former self. There is a "positive attitude" and then there is "denial". You are in the latter category.
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Blue Cicada 8 years ago
Go with the flow, work with what you have, not what you wanted. Wonderful project by these chefs.
Rachel Kunsman Berosh 8 years ago
It would be interesting to see what they ordered vs. what they received!
Sierra Hall 8 years ago
I love this idea. There needs to be more awareness for dementia and Alzheimer's. Horrible diseases.
ADHORTATOR 8 years ago
everything is good in the japanese "cuisine", so the risk is equal to zero :-)
Valentina 8 years ago
fully agree...only how did those "penne all'arrabbiata" end up in one of the dishes?
Load More Replies... Sallye Jeffrey 8 years ago
A totally charming idea. I am older than dirt and my hearing isn't what it used to be. I live with my daughter and we have lots of laughs about the difference between what she said and what I heard.
Ildiko S. 8 years ago
This is a wonderful idea! It should be shown that life with dementia and Alzheimer's is a bit more complicated, but with patience and a good attitude it can be still happy and a lot of fun! My husband's grandma has Alzheimer's, and she is one of the happiest people I know! The family is extra patient and supportive, and no one has a problem with repeating for grandma the same stuff for 100 times, or explain again where we are and where we go. I find it just beautiful. We are all in peace and love ^^
Melissa O'Donnell 8 years ago
I'm sorry, but you are just wrong! Life with Alzheimer's is devastating...not "a bit more complicated". My mother is a shell of her former self. There is a "positive attitude" and then there is "denial". You are in the latter category.
Load More Replies... Blue Cicada 8 years ago
Go with the flow, work with what you have, not what you wanted. Wonderful project by these chefs.
Rachel Kunsman Berosh 8 years ago
It would be interesting to see what they ordered vs. what they received!
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