B1 – Intermediate
Themed restaurants have become increasingly popular in recent years, providing diners with a unique and immersive dining experience that goes beyond simply enjoying a meal. They are designed around a particular concept or theme, ranging from historical eras to popular movies or television shows.
Themed restaurants can be a fun and engaging dining experience for diners of all ages. They offer a break from the mundane dining experiences and transport diners to a different time and place.
Let’s read the article below.
Vocabulary Questions:
- “Successful restaurants not only rely on great food and superior service, but they also rely on the atmosphere.” What does “rely on/upon” mean? Use it in a sentence.
- “Other such restaurants may look like a prison. Customers are locked in cell-like rooms with “guards” serving as waiters.” What does “look like someone/something” mean? Use it in a sentence.
- What does “tie together” mean in this sentence, “The decoration, music, and food all tie together to create a unique and unusual dining experience.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- How does the décor in a themed restaurant contribute to the dining experience?
- Do you think themed restaurants are popular in your country? Why / Why not?
- Have you ever been to a themed restaurant? If so, what was the theme and what was your experience like?
- What do you think are the benefits of going to a themed restaurant?
- Are themed restaurants more expensive than regular restaurants? Why / Why not?
- What are some challenges that themed restaurants may face?