New York Times

In New York, the World Is Brought to Your Door

March 2, 2005 - Though most menu drawers are crammed to overflowing, menus may one day go the way of the rotary phone. New Web services are coming along with the hope of turning ordering into an online operation. SeamlessWeb, which has developed a business for corporate clients that allows them to order meals online, is poised this month to begin a residential service at www.seamlessweb.com. The company says it will allow consumers to order online directly from more than 600 restaurants. The virtual menu may point to a future of virtual restaurants, those constructed for the sole purpose of offering delivery service, without a storefront.

The Mouse that Ordered In

March 2, 2005 - What do you do when you come home late from work and want a hot meal brought to you but fear that the pile of dog-eared menus in the kitchen drawer only hints at the possibilities. Seamlessweb.com makes money by offering not only menus but also online ordering. Seamlessweb.com, a service for businesses, plans to expand to consumers next month.

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