Utensils? Right Away, Sir.

A draw in a table

The above photo was taken at a noodle bar in Chinatown in Chicago (Chi-town in Chi-town?). Each table has a drawer for napkins, utensils, sugar packets, etc.

As we sat down, I couldn’t help but think that this is an awesome idea. How many times have I sat down to eat and then realized I forgot to bring something I needed to the table?

Now as I think about it, I don’t know why this idea is so ingenious. It’s no more innovative than, say, the stationary drawer in my desk. But I still find it awesome.

Any input from people who share my fascination would be most appreciated.

2 comments

  1. As the proprietor I’d be worried about wholesale theft. But kudos to them for thinking about the customer!

  2. I think I’d like to have this kind of drawer in my table at home, so I don’t have to go back to the kitchen drawer for utensils all the time.

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