Mar 11
I recently received a letter from a fifth grader who was given a class assignment to write about her favorite restaurant while focusing on her five senses. Not only did this young lady choose Carino's, but I loved the way that she described the atmosphere and food of the restaurant. For those of us that love food and the excitement of serving people, this really hit home. Congratulations to Lizzie from Castleford, Idaho - you did a great job! Watch out Food Network, this girl has some passion for food!
Why I Love Carino’s - An Essay by Lizzie L. - Castleford, Idaho
I love eating in restaurants. I love the squishy booths to sit in, the mood music that plays, and all the choices! I like choosing what I want off the menu. My favorite restaurant is Johnny Carino’s. In Johnny Carino’s, I like listening to the music they play and the sound of people talking. Sometimes I get to hear a waitress drop a tray of dishes. My favorite thing to hear is “Who wants dessert?” There are many items to feel in Johnny Carino’s. One thing is the bread. It is warm and steamy. Sometimes the restaurant is chilly. That makes me feel excited and even hungrier. But if I’m with my family, I calm down and feel cozy. When I sit in Johnny Carino’s, I like to watch the chefs with their big hats. While they cook, flames burst from the grill. I also like to see customers with their steaming food in front of them. One of my favorite things to smell is the bread and the toasted garlic. I can also smell the hot spaghetti and spices. Whenever I walk past the bar on the way to the bathroom, I smell a funkier odor than I do in the other parts of the restaurant. Mmmm . . . finally the food arrives and I get to taste the wedge salad. Sweet apples, tart cranberries, pungent bleu cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and creamy dressing. I also like the fizzy soda or Italian soda. I get to taste fresh meatballs, moist spaghetti noodles, and great tomato sauce. To top it all off, I like to finish with an Italian Chocolate Cake. Warm chocolate cake and icing with fresh almonds and vanilla ice cream. Yummy! Thinking about Johnny Carino’s and their delicious food is making me so hungry! I wish I was there right now with a warm piece of bread in my hand, a hot steaming plate of spaghetti in front of me, and to top it all off.....an Italian Chocolate Cake.
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