Going to a restaurant L1 Making a restaurant reservation

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Publish：Oct 24, 2016

1. Vocabulary

specialty
authentic
reputation
reviews
a wide variety of [və’raɪətɪ]
choices
free parking
steak

Dialog
[PAM] So what do you feel like eating tonight?
[SALLY] I was hoping to try that new place on 10th Street - The Kitchen.
[PAM] Oh, yeah, I’ve heard about it. What kind of food do they have?
[SALLY] Seafood’s their specialty, I think.
[PAM] Can I get a steak?
[SALLY] I’m sure you can. And the prices are supposed to be very reasonable.
[PAM] Okay, let’s go to The Kitchen.
[SALLY] I’ll give them a call. Let me just find the number … Here it is.
[RECEPTION] The Kitchen. Can I help you?
[SALLY] Yes. I’d like to make a reservation.
[RECEPTION] For toninght?
[SALLY] Yes. at 7.
[RECEPTION] I’m sorry. Our first opening tonight is at 8:30. Is that okay for you?
[SALLY] Umm, it’s a bit late. Let me check. Pam, their first opening’s at 8:30. What do you think?
[PAM] Yeah, I think that’s okay.
[SALLY] Okay. Eight-thirty will work.
[RECEPTION] And how many people will that be?
[SALLY] Two people.
[RECEPTION] And what’s the name?
[SALLY] Sally Phillips.
[RECEPTION] Would you like indoor or outdoor seating?
[SALLY] We’d like to sit inside.
[RECEPTION] Okay. So that’s two people, inside, at 8:30, for Sally Phillips. Could you just give me your phone number?
[SALLY] Sure. It’s 589-3420.
[RECEPTION] Okay. See you at 8:30.

2. Expressions

Seafood is their specialty.
They serve authentic Italian food.
The menu has a wide variety of choices.
What’s the specialty of the restaurant?
Do you think the prices are reasonable?

3. Reading

Zen Garden is a great choice for lunch or dinner. Their specialty is vegetarian dishes, but there are also some lovely fish and chicken choices. The restaurant is very popular, and many people come for the authentic French desserts. The menu doesn’t have a wide variety of choices, but everything is fresh and the prices are reasonable. Outdoor seating is available from June to August. Zen Garden is located at 1415 Grove Street. Call 760-434-9292 for reservations .