Miami’s New Mediterranean Restaurants Has Robots Doing All the Cooking | Eater Miami

"I observed a new counter-service chain promising affordable Mediterranean-inspired meals prepared by robots that opened its first two Miami locations this month; Better Days Robotic Kitchens combines human chef–prepared ingredients from a central commissary—where chefs cut vegetables, season meats, and develop base flavors—with on-site robotic arms that transfer ingredients into temperature-controlled storage and use algorithm-guided ovens to create the final dish. The menu centers on customizable meals priced between $12 and $15 that include a main dish and two sides, with entrees such as lemon dill salmon, tandoori chicken thighs in yogurt sauce, beef meatballs with Grana Padano, and pasta options like four-cheese mac and spicy rigatoni; sides range from turmeric-roasted cauliflower to wild rice pilaf with dried fruit and nuts, and desserts include Basque cheesecake and chocolate brownies. Customers can order through on-site kiosks, the restaurant’s website, or delivery apps, and the company currently operates in South Miami and Coral Gables with a Brickell location coming soon and plans to expand to additional Miami locations." - Olee Fowler