“I don’t mean to rush you, but the C Train will be here in two minutes.”
“Why I don’t I just start you off with a couple of bowls of our Port Authority vichyssoise? And maybe some sardines?”
“As a matter of fact, I have heard all the jokes—thank you for asking. But I love hearing them all again.”
“All of our rats were caught this morning, and, I have to say, they do look exceptional.”
“I’m sorry, but to get the sole you’ll have to take the D Train to 145th and transfer.”
“We do grow our own oysters.”
“Why don’t I just give you a few minutes to breathe the ozone and relax?”
“We are very fancy on old Delancey Street, and I’m not ashamed to say it.”
“And of course you’ll probably want to top that off with some of our famous Rikers Island shallots.”
“Our sommelier is currently at the 3rd Avenue Concourse, but he’ll be back in a few minutes.”
