Hot Spots
(This should have been posted Oct 11, to go with the opening of Elements)
Anchor Diane Hunt smiles at the camera, “And, now time for our newest feature, ‘Hot Spots’ with Bethany Daniels in the field. What’s today’s Hot Spot, Bethany?”
The scene shifts to the perky field reporter, “Thank you, Diane. Today’s hot spot is a new restaurant, Elements. Though it opened to the public yesterday, today is the grand opening. And what a gala it is. Numerous celebrities are in attendance, everyone from action star Kyle Chan to entrepreneur Wes Chandler. We’ve been asked not to disturb the diners while they eat, but the head chefs Kalin Tabara and Cassandra Talaria are able to share a few words.”
The camera pans to show the tall, completely hairless Dr Kalin Tabara, and the average sized mulatto woman, Cassandra Talaria. Bethany smiles, “This is a very big production for your grand opening. Are either of you nervous?”
Kalin shakes his head, “Not really. I’ve done this before.”
“Were the grand openings of your other restaurants this big?”
“Not exactly. They were hibachi restaurants, so the pressure was on for the show that people would get.”
Bethany’s smile grows, “Of course,” then, she looks to Cassandra. “And you, Ms. Talaria? You haven’t opened any restaurants, and this is quite different than Antoni’s.”
Cassandra chuckles, “That’s true, but, that’s also why I’m more excited than nervous. I loved working at Antoni’s, but, Elements has a bigger variety, and I like a challenge.”
“It will certainly be a challenge. What is the story behind Elements?”
“One of the owners saw a show where the chefs were challenged to come up with elemental themed dishes – fire, water, air and earth. She thought it was a great idea for a restaurant.”
“Beautiful. Do you feel that the menu you’ve designed has lived up to her expectations?”
There’s another chuckle from Cassandra, “Given her reactions to the dishes she tried, yes, I think we have.”
“Besides the themes of the elements, I understand you have another, special section on the menu. Will you tell us about it?”
Cassandra smiles warmly, “That would be the Dance section. It’s healthy dishes, and I wanted to have a decent variety. My best friend’s a ballerina, so, she’s really got to keep her weight low. And it’s really tough for her to find places where she can get something flavorful and not fattening.”
“So, it’s called Dance in honor of her?”
“Yup.”
“Well, that’s all the time we have. Thank you very much, Kalin, Cassandra. I’m sure your staff is eager to have you back in the kitchen. Back to you, Diane.”
“Thank you, Bethany.” Diane looks from the side screen on which Bethany is shown back to the front camera, “Up next, careful of the candies you get for the ghouls and goblins who will come knocking this Halloween, more after this.”
(This should have been posted Oct 11, to go with the opening of Elements)
Anchor Diane Hunt smiles at the camera, “And, now time for our newest feature, ‘Hot Spots’ with Bethany Daniels in the field. What’s today’s Hot Spot, Bethany?”
The scene shifts to the perky field reporter, “Thank you, Diane. Today’s hot spot is a new restaurant, Elements. Though it opened to the public yesterday, today is the grand opening. And what a gala it is. Numerous celebrities are in attendance, everyone from action star Kyle Chan to entrepreneur Wes Chandler. We’ve been asked not to disturb the diners while they eat, but the head chefs Kalin Tabara and Cassandra Talaria are able to share a few words.”
The camera pans to show the tall, completely hairless Dr Kalin Tabara, and the average sized mulatto woman, Cassandra Talaria. Bethany smiles, “This is a very big production for your grand opening. Are either of you nervous?”
Kalin shakes his head, “Not really. I’ve done this before.”
“Were the grand openings of your other restaurants this big?”
“Not exactly. They were hibachi restaurants, so the pressure was on for the show that people would get.”
Bethany’s smile grows, “Of course,” then, she looks to Cassandra. “And you, Ms. Talaria? You haven’t opened any restaurants, and this is quite different than Antoni’s.”
Cassandra chuckles, “That’s true, but, that’s also why I’m more excited than nervous. I loved working at Antoni’s, but, Elements has a bigger variety, and I like a challenge.”
“It will certainly be a challenge. What is the story behind Elements?”
“One of the owners saw a show where the chefs were challenged to come up with elemental themed dishes – fire, water, air and earth. She thought it was a great idea for a restaurant.”
“Beautiful. Do you feel that the menu you’ve designed has lived up to her expectations?”
There’s another chuckle from Cassandra, “Given her reactions to the dishes she tried, yes, I think we have.”
“Besides the themes of the elements, I understand you have another, special section on the menu. Will you tell us about it?”
Cassandra smiles warmly, “That would be the Dance section. It’s healthy dishes, and I wanted to have a decent variety. My best friend’s a ballerina, so, she’s really got to keep her weight low. And it’s really tough for her to find places where she can get something flavorful and not fattening.”
“So, it’s called Dance in honor of her?”
“Yup.”
“Well, that’s all the time we have. Thank you very much, Kalin, Cassandra. I’m sure your staff is eager to have you back in the kitchen. Back to you, Diane.”
“Thank you, Bethany.” Diane looks from the side screen on which Bethany is shown back to the front camera, “Up next, careful of the candies you get for the ghouls and goblins who will come knocking this Halloween, more after this.”
