The four took a table near the window, where they could still see the lively street outside.
''Welcome to our humble abode!"
A waitress in a crisp apron greeted them with a bright smile, handing over menus bound in soft leather.
''Wow! Three handsome men!" The waitress secretly thought.
The pages were packed with options—hearty roasts, seasonal stews, and dishes that looked like miniature works of art.
They didn't hold back.
Adam ordered a massive plate of flame-grilled beef ribs glazed with a honey-spice sauce, the meat so tender it fell off the bone at the lightest touch. Lux went for a golden roasted chicken seasoned with lemon thyme, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and buttered green beans. Khione's choice was a delicate seafood stew filled with shrimp, mussels, and tender chunks of white fish, the broth rich with garlic and herbs.
