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