Chefs Are Turning Takeout Meals Into Delightfully Old-School TV Dinners | Eater

"A stylish luncheonette inside the Siren Hotel in Detroit that revived the nostalgic TV-dinner format during the pandemic, serving a panko-breaded pork cutlet plated old-school with mushroom-and-onion gravy, corn, and mashed potatoes in a four-compartment aluminum tray that deliberately echoes classic TV dinners. The chef-owner adapted the concept to fit the restaurant’s playful branding—pairing meals with movie recommendations and clear reheating instructions—while acknowledging practical limits (sandwiches and breaded/fried items are avoided because they become soggy). The trays were offered as to-go dinners and breakfasts when indoor dining was limited, and the team expects the format to become a popular room-service item once guests return." - Esra Erol