Inside Pizza Vinoteca

Self-run ... sort of: Upstairs, the waitstaff runs food and fill drinks, as well as answer questions about the menu and ordering system, but guests decide how much interaction they want. On iPads, diners peruse the menu, learn about ingredients, get background on wine and send orders themselves.

Two levels, two experiences: While the first floor functions as a self-ordering takeout space, upstairs is full-service. The tech- and wine-theme decor unites the two, with cork floors, wine barrels  and a black-and-white motif, including panels reminiscent of bar codes.

Real-time order tracking: Downstairs, guests place to-go orders via one of four kiosks, which wirelessly transmit to the open kitchen.

They then can watch the progress of their meal on a ticker on LED screens overhead that automatically sync to the kitchen.