GRILLS & CAFES

In days of old La Sirena would have been correct. At one time in history a grill was a very small restaurant, manned by a gruffly cook whose first name was never longer then four letters. The establishment consisted of a stove and a small counter with stools. Nick, Tony, Bob or Ted was the cook, waiter and cashier. Then there was a cafe. Same cook, but now it had a few tables so a waitress was needed. Watch a few good black and white movies and a cafe and characters is sure to appear. Grills and cafes kept us fed for breakfast and lunch. Then there is the restaurant. These were a lot larger and your feet didn't stick to the floor, from a build up of many years of grease. This is where family's went on special occasions and you took a date. The food was fantastic, and the prices were fair.
And of course these places began to fall by the wayside. It was easier to go to a drive up, and get a Styrofoam package, with god knows the content.
Once again Grille & Cafes and Restaurants began to sprout. No longer places of great food and great prices. Just fancy names beginning with La, Les, Chez and Bistro. Naturally the prices went trough the roof. Chefs can only make the food look good, while cooks make it taste great Remember we always referred to mom as a cook not a chef.
If you ever pass an old cafe or grill be sure to stop in. I will guarantee you, the experience will be well worth it. The food, prices and characters will make you wonder how we let such a great part of Americana disappear so easily.