Elementary - Where should we eat? (B0024)
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 decor is beautiful. I’d recom- ´
mend giving it a try.
C: Actually, I’m not all that crazy about 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
decor ´ 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 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