Michelle:
Good afternoon.
Michelle:
Good time restaurant.
Brian:
This is Brian Troy.
Brian:
We spoke last week about planning a party to celebrate my wife's promotion.
Brian:
Well, I would like to go ahead with it.
Brian:
And I have a list of things that I would like to go through with you.
Michelle:
Yes, I remember.
Michelle:
We'd spoken about a few dinner options like a romantic dinner for two or a small group for dinner.
Michelle:
Have you decided yet?
Brian:
Well, I think I would like to surprise my wife with a huge party.
Brian:
In fact, I've already started to contact a few of our friends and family as well as some of the people my wife works with.
Michelle:
So, let's get the party details confirmed.
Michelle:
So, how many guests would you like?
Michelle:
Are you thinking of over a hundred?
Brian:
I was thinking of more like 50.
Brian:
But then I realized that we have friends that are living out of town.
Brian:
So, let's say 80 in case everyone wants to come.
Michelle:
And do you still want October 6th?
Brian:
I need to change that.
Brian:
My daughter can't make it then because she has a piano recital.
Brian:
Would the 26th of September work for you?
Michelle:
That date's still open.
Michelle:
Now, do you realize that's not a Saturday?
Michelle:
Are you okay with that?
Brian:
When I look at my schedule, Friday is a better choice for all of us.
Michelle:
Now we need to decide on the times.
Michelle:
How does 6 o'clock to 10 o'clock sound?
Michelle:
So, now let's talk about the room.
Michelle:
I have several options that might work.
Michelle:
There's the Queen Room, the Royal Room, the Palace Room, and the...
Brian:
The King Room, right?
Brian:
I've been there before.
Michelle:
Actually, we recently renovated that room.
Michelle:
And I think that it would be great for your party.
Michelle:
You'll be very happy with it.
Michelle:
Shall I book it for you?
Brian:
That would be fine.
Michelle:
Have you planned on having music while you're eating?
Brian:
Mmm, I hadn't thought about it, but it would be nice.
Michelle:
Well, you have some choices.
Michelle:
We can arrange for a group to play jazz or one to play the latest pop.
Brian:
I suspect my kids would prefer to have the pop music.
Brian:
But my wife is a jazz fan, so let's book that.
Michelle:
I'll book that today.
Michelle:
They're very good, and they might even sing at your table.
Michelle:
Okay, now we need to talk about the type of service you want for the dinner.
Michelle:
We have two options, a self-service buffet or table.
Brian:
Let's go with the last choice.
Michelle:
Just so you know, the price is the same for either chicken or a vegetarian plate.
Michelle:
One last thing to decide on.
Michelle:
Are you planning anything special for your wife?
Brian:
Well, I was thinking that at 8 o'clock or so, I would like to have a cake brought out.
Michelle:
And because you're making reservations for such a large group, the cake is complimentary.
Michelle:
What flavor would you like?
Brian:
Well, it would have to be lemon.
Brian:
I really love chocolate, but it is her day, so let's go with her favorite.
Michelle:
Now, let me tell you about the cakes.
Michelle:
We have a square cake, which would easily serve all of your guests, or you could have two cheesecakes.
Michelle:
They're really popular right now.
Brian:
I prefer the first option, because I would like to have something special written on it.
Brian:
But let's keep it simple.
Brian:
How about congratulations?
Michelle:
I can have our baker take care of that.
Michelle:
He's happy to show you what it would look like if you wish.
Michelle:
Now, is there anything else?
Brian:
No, I don't think so.
Brian:
I think that we have pretty well talked about everything.
Michelle:
So let's look after the reservation detail.
Michelle:
I'll need to have a deposit of $50.
Brian:
Let's make it for $100, and I'll put it on my MasterCard.
Michelle:
What's the 16-digit account number?
Brian:
5544-1200-4326-8887.
Brian:
And it expires in November.
Michelle:
Is there another name on the card beside Brian Troy?
Michelle:
A middle name or initial?
Brian:
I will spell it for you.
Brian:
S-E-B-A-S-T-I-A-N.
Brian:
Is there anything else?
Michelle:
No, I think that's it.
Michelle:
However, you need to be aware of an additional fee.
Michelle:
For large groups, there is an extra charge which covers service.
Michelle:
But I think that that's all for now.
Michelle:
We look forward to having your celebration dinner here.