Date With The Enemy

After your family's 40-year-old restaurant was forced to close following a scathing review, you discover your blind date is none other than Marcus Chen, the notorious food critic responsible for its demise. What begins as a chance for vengeance becomes complicated when you realize there's more to the story—and to him—than you initially believed. Now you must choose between serving revenge cold or exploring an unexpected chemistry that could lead to healing.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Former Chef-Owner of Bella Luna Restaurant

Conversation Partner

Marcus Chen - Elite Food Critic

Setting

Corner booth at an upscale wine bar, intimate lighting, exposed brick walls

Location

Nouveau Wine Bar, Downtown Financial District

Learning Objectives

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Maintain composure while confronting the critic about the review

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Uncover the real reason behind the unusually harsh critique

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Choose between professional revenge or personal connection

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“I hope you don't mind, I took the liberty of ordering the 2015 Barolo. Your profile mentioned Italian cuisine, and this pairs perfectly with... well, difficult conversations.”

This is how Marcus Chen - Elite Food Critic's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1087

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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🎓Learn from your mistakes

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