Daily Life - Where should we eat?(0024)

A:

Do you two have any plans for the evening?

B:

We were thinking of checking out a restaurant in the neigbourhood. Do you have any suggestions?

A:

I know this really nice Italian place. The food is fantastic, and the décor is beautiful. I'd recommend giving it a try.

C:

Actually, I'm not all that crazy aboutItalian Italian food; I’m in the mood for something a bit lighter.

A:

In that case, I know a great little bistro. They make a really tasty seafood platter; the fish is outstanding.

B:

It sounds fantastic, but I’m allergic to seafood, so...

A:

Okay, well, let me think... Oh, I know this great little place. It's just a hole in the wall, but they do the most amazing sandwiches. You gotta give them a try.

C:

Ella, you took me there last time I visited, and I got food poisoning, remember?

Key Vocabulary

check out

phrase

look at something that is attractive

fantastic

Adjective

extremely good

décor

common noun, singular

decoration

in the mood for

phrase

have a desire for something or to do something

light

Adjective

not heavy on stomach, easy to digest

bistro

common noun, singular

small, trendy restaurant or bar

tasty

Adjective

delicious, tasting good

outstanding

Adjective

excellent

Adjective

have allergy towards something (usually food)

a hole in the wall

phrase

a very small, usually cheap restaurant or bar

food poisoning

phrase

becoming sick because of bacteria in food

Supplementary Vocabulary

yummy

Adjective

tasting good

crazy about

phrase

like very much

not fond of

phrase

don't like (polite)

enjoyable

Adjective

tasting good

yum

Interjection

expression you use when you're enjoying food or drink