Indian summer

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Situated in ... old stone house dating back to ... 1880s, this is ... good place for... romantic dinner. Dine inside by ... fireplace or under ... stars on ... flowery patio. It features ... good old-fashioned country dishes such as ... Herb Rotisserie Duck and ... Grilled Center Cut Pork Chop with ... Bourbon Molasses. "Royal" dishes include ... Lamb Cooked in ... Royal Cashew-Onion Gravy and ... Cauliflower Florets in ... Vegetable

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Sauce. There is also ... full bar inside. ... Rooms are available for ... pri­vate parties and ... catering is also available. ... extensive wine list begins at USD18 ... bottle at... low end and includes several... Syrah, ... Cab­ernets, and ... rare Magnums. ... impeccable service attracts ... many types, from ... couples on ... romantic getaways to ... tourists and ... lo­cals.

Open Hours: Lunch: 11:30 am — 2:30 pm Tue-Sun; Dinner: 5:30 pm — 10:30 pm daily

14. Choose the right word from the list below, mind forms of the

verbs. Translate the abstract.

CHOOSING A RESTAURANT TO GO

Restaurants can be differentiated based on five

variables:

1. Food & wine list

2. Service

   3. —

      4. Ambience

      5. Location

Depending on the , some of these variables are

more than others. These days, the Internet offers great

as some restaurants offer would-be patrons (and

competitors) the opportunity to peruse the

online. Specialty sites even offer lists of restaurants

classified by genre and .

The trouble is that you are rarely to the Inter­net when you must choose a place . Word of mouth

has always been instrumental in the of a restaurant, but

this won't help when you're travelling. So what should you for in a restaurant?

Important, extensive, to look, main, to dine, resources, success, occa­sion, menu, region, to connect, price.

15. Agree or disagree with the following statements. Give your rea­sons.

For agreement use: For disagreement use:

That's right. I think that's wrong.

I am with you here. I am not with you here.

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I fully agree. I don't really agree.

1. Good service is more important than the food.

2. Ambience is more important than prices.

3. The best way to choose a restaurant is to visit it.

4. If you want to go to a restaurant on a date, you should choose the place and book a table in advance.

5. Restaurants are not for everybody, they are only for elite of for those who don't cook and have no family to cook for them.

6. The only reason to go to a restaurant is to avoid washing dishes afterwards.

7. Meals at restaurants are tastier than at home.

16. Discuss.

GOOD SERVICE

You do not need to be a rocket scientist to understand the impor­tance of good service. It means more than getting your order right. Of­fering good service entails smiling, being friendly, courteous, perceptive, empathetic, reliable, and timely.

So many trendy restaurants feel that they can get away with crappy service. Sadly, this is something that tourists are vulnerable to, but local patrons have no reason to expect anything but the best, unless of course they're sadistic and like to be subjected to pain.

• Do you agree with the author? Why? Give your reasons.

• What is a good service for you ?

• Do you always get good service at restaurants ?

• What can you suggest for improving the quality of service in restau­rants of your city?

17* Speak about... your last visit to a restaurant. 18. Translate into English.

РЕСТОРАН «АКРОПОЛЬ»

Кухня: греческая кухня, европейская кухня, итальянская кух­ня, континентальная кухня, морская кухня, русская кухня, среди­земноморская кухня, французская кухня.

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Definitely. Exactly.

Definitely not. 0л the contrary.

Два зала: 1 зал — 65 мест, 2 (летняя веранда) — 40 мест. Часы работы: С 12.00 до 00.00. Средняя стоимость счета: $20—30.

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Специальные предложения: Бизнес-ланч, Гриль, Еда на вынос, Карта вин, Мясное меню, Мангал, Проведение банкетов, Постное меню, Разливное вино, Разливное пиво, Рыбное меню.

Развлечения: живая музыка после 18.00.

В ресторане есть летняя веранда.

19. Write an essay on the topic "Eating Culture in My Region".

20. Read and translate the restaurant advertisements.

CAFE BEAUBOURG

• Rated # 1 in Paris

43, rue Saint Merri, Paris, 75004 France

• Category: Specialty, European, Atmosphere

From this classy bar-restaurant you get a great view of the eye-catch­ing Beaubourg contemporary art centre. Spacious and elaborately fur­nished, the cafe is split into smaller areas and has a pleasant mezzanine. The terrace with its comfortable chairs is a great place for tourists and the cafe's hip crowd of regulars. The food, starting with a healthy selec­tion of American and traditional French breakfasts, is simple and hearty, though priced a la Parisienne.

Open Hours: 8 am — 1 am Sun-Thu; 8 am — 2 am Fri & Sat

FRESH CREAM

• Rated # 3 in Monterey

99 Pacific St, (100C Heritage Harbor), Monterey, CA

• Category: American & Caribbean, European, Atmosphere, Special Features

This is a place for discerning customers who want only the best. The cuisine is primarily French with a definite California twist, and the ser­vice is beyond impeccable. The decor is low key so as not to detract from the incredible views. Highly awarded both locally and nationally, the kitchen offers meticulously crafted dishes such as Poached Salmon with Artichokes and Saffron-thyme Sauce, and boned and roasted Duck in Black Currant Sauce. Sit back and enjoy the harbor lights while sampling from the huge wine list.

Open Hours: Dinner: 6 pm — 10 pm daily; Bar: 5 pm — 10 pm daily

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If you've never experienced an evening at fresh cream the five-star French paragon perched above Monterey harbor you really should do that.

Английский язык для турбизнеса и сервиса

The views of the bay are as superb as the imaginative French cuisine at this outstanding restaurant in Heritage Harbor. The menu, which changes weekly, might include rack of lamb Dijonnaise, roast beef and much more...

The ambience measures up to the food at Fresh Cream, with glitter­ing harbor views and a posh interior of gleaming blond woods and mut­ed colors. However, it's of course the food that helps the spot to be so popular.

IL BACCARO

• Category: Italian, European, Atmosphere

Dining in И Baccaro feels just like being in an Italian wine cellar. The decor is simple and unpretentious, with wooden tables and chairs and a small bar area. There is also an outdoor seating area located right in Meeting House Square.

If you are in Dublin on a Saturday morning, head to the Meeting House Square in Temple Bar just behind Eustace Street. You can buy freshly baked bread, fresh vegetables and home made cheese or have a divine Italian breakfast.

The food is authentic Italian fare. You won't find spaghetti and lasa­gne here, but grilled-sausages with cannelini beans, risotto with wild mushrooms, or stuffed chicken breast. It's delicious and filling, and a great place to sit and share a carafe of house wine with a friend. Open Hours: 6 pm — 11 pm Mon-Thurs, 5 pm — 11 pm Fri-Sat

21. Look at these advertisements again.

    1. Do they all contain the same information?

    2. Which advertisement is the most attractive and why?

    3. Which of these restaurants would you like to go to? Why?

22. Make your own advertisement for a restaurant.

23. Write an essay on the topic "Eating Out in..." (choose any city or country).

DIALOGUE 1

Read and dramatize the dialogue.

Vocabulary

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ginger ale — имбирный лимонад crispy — хрустящий

AT THE TAI RESTAURANT

Miss Stewart. Welcome. How are you?

Fine, thank you. And you?

Would you like something to drink?

Yes, I'd like a glass of ginger ale with ice. Harry what would you like?

Do you have a dry white wine? How about California Chablis? Chablis is fine. What would you like to eat?

I'd like the mee krob. Harry, would you like to see a menu?

No, it's O.K. I'll have a mee krob also. What is it?

Crispy fried noodles. I love them.

May I bring you a salad?

Oh, yes. What do you recommend today?

I recommend rose-petal salad. Special for my friends.

Why not?

I'll take care of everything.

24. Discuss:

1. What is "mee krob"?

2. Would you like to try it?

3. Have you ever been to a Tai restaurant?

4. What other types of restaurants have you been to? Describe the food there.

DIALOGUE 2

Read and dramatize the dialogue.

GOING TO A RESTAURANT

What can you say about Mike and the restaurant where he invited his girlfriend to?

Mike: A table for two, please.

Receptionist: Er, I'm afraid that's not possible, sir. Mike: Why not? There are a lot of empty tables.

Somsak: Susan: Somsak: Susan:

Harry:

Somsak:

Harry:

Somsak:

Susan:

Harry:

Susan:

Somsak:

Susan:

Somsak:

Harry:

Somsak:

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noodles — лапша

rose-petal salad — салат из лепестков роз

Receptionist: I'm sorry, sir, but you aren't wearing a tie.

Английский язык для турбизнеса и сервиса

Mike: What do you mean?

Receptionist: I'm afraid all men have to wear a tie. And you can't wear

jeans. You have to wear trousers. Mike: Come on Maggie, let's go somewhere else. What a ridicu­

lous rule!

DIALOGUE 3

Read and dramatize the dialogue.

AT THE RESTAURANT

Waiter: A table for three? Mike: Yes, that's right. Waiter: Fine. Here we are.

Flora: Oh, I'm cold. There's a draught* here. Couldn't we sit some­where else? Mike: Excuse me! Excuse me! Waiter: Yes, would you like to order? Flora: No. We'd like to sit somewhere else, please. Waiter: Is something the matter with this table? Mike: Yes, there's a draught.

Waiter: Oh, I'm sorry. Would you sit over here, please? I hope this ta­ble will be better. Flora: Thank you very much. John: Thank you.

Mike: Thank you. That's very kind of you. John: Right. What are we going to have?

Flora: Oh. I'm hungry. Let me see. I'll have smoked salmon to start.

Do you want to start with smoked salmon? Mike: No, I'll have shrimp cocktail. John: And I'll have shrimp cocktail too. Mike: What are you going to have for your main course? Flora: Let me see. I'll have roast beef with French fries and a salad.

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What about you? Mike: I'll have the same. Salad, roast beef and potatoes. John: And I'll have steak with salad and chips, I think. Mike: Are we ready to order then? John and Flora: Yes, we can order now.

25. Make up your own dialogues at different types of restaurants.

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DIALOGUE 4

Read and translate the menu.

CHOOSING FROM A MENU

Peter is meeting his friends, Bennie and Hanna,for dinner at a restau­rant. Look at the menu. How many dishes are there? Is there anything for vegetarians? What would you like to order from this menu?