When I travel for work, it always surprises me how quickly I get sick of eating in hotels and restaurants. To begin with it's a great novelty, and it's nice whe

When I travel for work, it always surprises me how quickly I get sick of eating in hotels and restaurants. To begin with it's a great novelty, and it's nice when my employer is paying, but there always comes a time when I'd rather just buy some simple ingredients and make something for myself. I'm pretty sure I'm not unusual in this regard, so I think the kitchen is here to stay. On the other hand, when I'm at home, cooking every day becomes a real chore and takes up a lot of time. I think there is some very real potential for new approaches to communal cooking and eating, with more opportunities emerging as the cities we live in become more densely populated. Just don't pitch it as "getting rid of the kitchen".