Patrons can view drink selections on computer tablet

New York City – Flute Bar and Lounge, 40 East 20^th Street  has gone high-tech with a paperless menu option for viewing wine, signature cocktails and champagne selections.

On Dec. 1^st, Flute began offering customers a choice between a traditional paper menu or a wireless computer tablet programmed with the restaurant’s selection of wine, signature cocktails and champagne.

Using the tablets, restaurants can describe each menu item in detail including portions, ingredients, and  photos. They can also publicize events and promotions on the tablets, and instantly modify their digital menus to feature specials.

The interactive digital dining experience is made possible through software developed by Maxx Menu of Stamford, CT. Maxx Menu, is a digital media software company and an early mover in the electronic tablet menu market for upscale restaurants. The tablet menu enhances the customer dining experience as well as drive incremental sales to a larger average check size for on-premise operators. President Steve Drew said, “ Out tablets are tasteful and sleek. It offers patrons a personalized and visual, interactive experience, while offering restaurateurs the ultimate in real-time control of presentation, pricing and inventory management.”

Security measures have been built into the software; alarms sound if anyone tries to carry a tablet out the door.

Flute is a cutting edge bar and grill in the Gramercy Park area of New York decorated

with the owner’s collection of original artwork and where every guest has a VIP room

experience. For more information contact Flute at 212.529.7870 or go to www.flutebar.com