Paris: For some diners, taking a photo of your perfectly-presented plate is a standard way of showing appreciation. But for some French chefs, it is an insult to their art. Now a group of leading restaurateurs among them a man with three Michelin stars is campaigning to end the culture of ‘food porn’ and ban smartphone photos from their restaurants.

A few chefs complain that patrons are so busy taking pictures of the food and posting them on social media that the surprise element is lost. Pic/AFP