Chapter 306 - GREEDY GIRL (1/2)
The three people were already tired, so they did not keep shopping after leaving Pantheon. Instead, Sayaka called the chauffeur, and he drove them to Saffron Garden.
Akira was a little interested in the restaurants in the local area. She had not discovered anything lately that excited her in the culinary world.
”Saffron Garden is one of the most popular restaurants,” Sayaka told her. ”Though the restaurant is vegetarian, their food is exceptional.”
Akira nodded with genuine interest. Sayaka noticed that her daughter did not have her usual neutral facial expression, and she got excited.
”When the restaurant opened about four years ago, most people were a little sceptic about going there. Saffron Garden replaced an old and well-loved restaurant with the most exquisite local cuisine. The old master of the old establishment died after an illness. People thought that the two daughters or the son would continue the business. Instead, they sold the place at a high price and left Mountain Ridge.” Sayaka continued.
”Running a restaurant is not an easy undertaking. It was probably the best decision.” Akira said.
Sayaka smiled. ”It was. Anyway, the buyer was a man in his thirties. He renovated the space a little bit and established a vegetarian restaurant for Indian cuisine. At first, the place was empty. People around here are not big fans of vegetarian food.”
Akira nodded. It was hard to imagine that meat was not a core part of the local cuisine less than two centuries ago. Things had turned around quite quickly.
”I don't know how that man did it. One moment, there was no one coming to the place. The next moment, it became almost impossible to get a reservation.” Sayaka sighed.
Akira felt some anticipation for the meal rising within her.
When the vehicle pulled into Saffron Garden, the three women alighted. Sayaka was beaming after the conversation while Akira had some slight excitement on her indifferent face. Hanae looked sullen because no one had paid attention to her through the drive.
Akira looked around as they entered the building. Based on her understanding of the regional architecture, the new owner had not made extensive changes in the entrance area except for refinishing the surfaces and changing the décor.
”Mrs Yamazaki, we are glad to have you back.” The receptionist in the lobby greeted Sayaka warmly.
”Hello, Tsumugi. How have you been?” Sayaka responded.
”Quite well. Your reservation is ready. Please wait a moment for your server.”