I’ve felt sorry for one of our neighbourhood Italian restaurants for years. Every time I’ve looked through their windows, there is no one seated at their tables.
I follow my mum’s principle of only eat at busy places, so I never gave this restaurant a chance. However, friends recommended we try it out, and I begrudgingly accepted.
When I arrived, as expected, there was no one seated at the tables. However, at the back of the room was a staircase that led down to a quaint garden packed with patrons. Not only that, the food was delicious and service was faultless.
From first impressions, I didn’t give the restaurant a chance. But after a bit more digging, and crucially seeing the garden, I changed my mind.
Always check the garden.