(4º) Cuarto grado culmina su estudio / (4th) Fourth grade culminates their study

The fourth graders have amazed us all with their hospitality skills. Their restaurant simulation as a culminating activity for our lengthy study on comidas has been a huge success!! The restaurant owner(s) and staff have wowed their clientes (customers) with mouth-watering meals, delicious drinks, yummy desserts and amazing service. Here’s what some of the critics had to say:

“Los Tres Amigos / The Three Friends” gave us the best of what our area can offer. Owners Teo (Theo), Ruairi, and Cameron served up the best dishes including “patatas con salsa de guacamole” (potato chips with guacamole sauce) and all you can eat “palomitas de maíz” (popcorn).  The best selling item on the menú was the create-your-own tacos. ¡Delicioso! But, a word of advice if you want to visit, bring your own drinking water for if you order the “agua mineral” (mineral water) that will set you back “$300k.”

Independent owner, Genny, showcased her amazing hospitality skills during her grand opening of “Casita Dulce / Sweet Shack”. Although few choices were offered on the menú, the treats were outstanding. Her “galletas dulce” (cookies), “magdalenas” (cupcakes) and “brownies” were the biggest hits including a most delicious cup of  “chocolate caliente con crema batida y malvaviscos” (hot cocoa with whip cream and marshmallows). ¡Divino!

Cozy, yummy and delicious are the three words to describe Noah’s eatery, “Café Solitario / Lonely Cafe”. In a much-relaxed ambience, the clientes sat and enjoyed a great cup of “café” for $6.00 or “té” for $4.00. Oh, and the bagel for $2.50? Well, it was full of bagel-y goodness!!

“L.A. Platos / L.A. Dishes” was a scrumptious restaurant that could not be missed! Owners Lauren and Ashley delivered delightful dishes as they modeled beautifully the roles of both restaurant propietarias (property owners) and servidoras (servers). Their eatery offered the best “tortilla” (omelet), “papitas frita” (French fries), “bagels con queso crema” (with cream cheese), and “mini pizzas”. But, the items the clientes could not get enough were their all-natural homemade “batidos” (smoothies) and appetizing “s’mores”. Indudablemente worth the visit!

 

“La Segunda Copa / The Second Cup” was a great little spot to stop in and relax while sipping on “cocoa caliente” (hot cocoa), café or té.  Owners Jared and Aidan provided amazing customer service and delightful desserts such as their delicious house specialty “croissant de chocolate.”  The dishes are not only tasty, but they are quite affordable too…well, except the “agua.” Ordering water from the menú will set you back $100,000,000,000. Hope you like té.

If breakfast and a treat is what you’re craving for then head over to Josie’s restaurant, “Mi Tienda de Dulce / My Sweet Shop”. This single owner establishment serves the best tasting “huevos revueltos” (scrambled eggs) and sweetest frutas (fruits) money can buy! But, if you’d much rather skip breakfast and order dessert, then the yummy homemade “bizcocho de chocolate” (chocolate cake) is highly recommended. When you order, your slice is served with “helado de vainilla” (vanilla ice cream). ¡Increíble! The brownies are also the clientes favorite. Who says you can’t have postre (dessert) for breakfast?

The experience at the “Doble K / Double K” restaurant was truly wonderful! Owners /chefs, Katie and Kaitlyn, dazzled their clientes with their mouth-watering “rosquilla” (donuts) for just $5.00 and their delicious “limonada” for $0.75. And, for those bacon lovers, $5.00 will get you a slice…or two! A must try! ¡Fantastico!

 

If you’re in the mood for a great tasting dessert, then head over to “Caídas de Limón / Lemon Falls”. Lori, the owner and baker, serves the most scrumptious miniature sized “pastel de manzana” (apple pie) for only $1.75. And, for those with a sweet-n-salty palate “galletas saladas” (pretzels) come with the treat. ¡Maravilloso!

The delicious aroma coming from “Compañeros del Almuerzo / Lunch Buddy’s” had everyone salivating! Even though owner Julien was away on a business trip the service provided by the other owners was amazing!  Alejandro, Nathan, & Sophia worked cooperatively as they cooked and served their customers the most delectable “nugget de pollo” (chicken nuggets), “papitas fritas” (French fries) and a flavorful thirst quenching “limonada”. “Gofre con mantequilla” (waffle with butter) was also a scrumptious item on the menú. ¡Magnífico!

Leela’s & Skye’s “Esquina de Cubo de Azucar Dulce / Sweet Sugar Cube Corner” should not be missed when searching for a great taste at a great price! For $1.00, you can order Leela’s famous lip smacking “batido” (smoothie) of “fresa” (strawberry), “arándano” (blueberry), or “mango”. And, if you’re like the majority of the clientes that can’t choose which batido, then order all flavors mixed. To complement Leela’s famous batido is owner and chef Skye’s "croissant de chocolate" for a reasonable $0.50. ¡Espectacular!

Owner and chef Rainey aimed for a warm and homey feeling when one entered her restaurant, “el café en casa / coffee at home” and as the patrons expressed, she accomplished her goal. Whether tossing up “ensalada” (salad), cooking “huevos servido con queso” (eggs served with cheese) or baking a “pizza” with “opción de pepperoni” (pizza with choice of pepperoni) Rainey served her clientes with a huge tender smile. And, seconds were available at no extra cost! But, the staple favorite was her homestyle “chocolate caliente con malvaviscos” that had everyone asking for more.

It’s pretty easy to rack up quite a bill at Jenkintown’s “Destino Delicioso / Delicious Destiny.”Camren and Jackson are the owners of this exquisite eatery, offering treats made of the best of the best such as their signature “Pios” (Peeps), a “$60 million” dessert bulging with top-grade marshmallow. Although short-staffed as Camren was attending the annual Chef Culinary Conference, Jackson managed to provide exceptional service to the customers. So, for those who love to drop a lot of money for a mouth-watering sweet, then this is the place to go. But, if you don’t have a deep pocket, no worries! They offer luscious “Twinkies” at $6.00 and delectable “brownies” at $20.00. ¡Exquisito!