Recently, DoorDash announced the launch of a new AI-powered social app called Zesty, designed to help users quickly find nearby restaurants. The app is currently available in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City. With this service expansion, DoorDash is moving beyond traditional food delivery, aiming to create new opportunities in the fields of social interaction and restaurant discovery.

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Users only need to log in to their DoorDash account to use the built-in AI chatbot, which offers personalized restaurant recommendations based on individual needs. For example, users can input "a quiet dinner for introverts in Williamsburg" to get specific suggestions. The app also provides some recommendation tips, such as "brunch spots for groups" and "romantic dinners with a retro atmosphere."

According to Andy Fang, co-founder of DoorDash, on the social platform X, Zesty integrates information from multiple platforms such as DoorDash, Google Maps, and TikTok, aiming to carefully select the best dining recommendations from the web. The app is also capable of learning users' tastes and gradually understanding their preferences and dislikes. Once users find a recommended place they are interested in, they can save it and share it with others.

Zesty also offers features for users to share and interact with each other. Users can view and share photos and reviews of restaurants they have visited, and they can follow other users just like on other social networks. A spokesperson for DoorDash said: "We are always looking for new ways to help people connect with the essence of their communities. The launch of Zesty aims to simplify the process of discovering local cuisine through personalized search and social sharing."

Although many users are already accustomed to using platforms like Google to find restaurants, the launch of Zesty may attract users who want to join a social network focused on restaurant discovery. This app release also marks DoorDash's continued business expansion while further exploring the diversity of the restaurant industry.

Key points:  

🍽️ DoorDash launches Zesty, an AI social app that helps users easily discover local restaurants.  

🤖 Users can get personalized restaurant recommendations through an AI chatbot, share reviews and photos.  

📍 Zesty integrates information from multiple platforms to enhance the user experience in restaurant discovery.