Hey Lisa, thanks for meeting up. Ready to pick a place for tonight’s dinner?

Absolutely. I’ve been craving something different—maybe Thai or Mediterranean.

Thai sounds good. How about Spice Symphony? They have that new coconut curry dish.

I love their curry, but their service can be slow on weekends.

True. What about Olive Grove? Their mezze platter is excellent.

It is, but it’s pricier. Their average entrée is twenty-five dollars.

Our budget is around twenty each, though we can stretch it for a special occasion.

Right. We could share the mezze and split an entrée to save money.

Good idea. Olive Grove also has live guitar music starting at seven.

That’s perfect. We can arrive by six-thirty to get a table and enjoy the music.

I’ll make a reservation for 6:30. Should I request a table near the stage?

Yes, but not too close—we don’t want it too loud while we chat.

Understood. Also, they mentioned a happy hour deal on appetizers until 7 p.m.

Great, we can try their hummus and falafel then. Those are half-price.

Perfect. Should we invite Sarah and Mike as well?

Yes, the more the merrier. I’ll text them now to confirm.

Okay. Don’t forget to mention our budget and the happy hour special.

Will do. Also, I heard they offer gluten-free pita—Mike will appreciate that.

Good call. And if Mike brings his guitar, maybe he can join in after the live set.

That’d be fun. Let’s hope he’s up for an impromptu performance.

Alright, I’ve reserved the table, and we’re set for 6:30 at Olive Grove.

Fantastic. I’m really looking forward to tonight’s dinner and music.

You will hear a conversation between two friends. They are deciding which restaurant to visit for a celebratory dinner tonight.

What special deal does Olive Grove offer before 7 p.m.?

What is the main purpose of this conversation?

What can be inferred about Mike’s dietary needs?

Why do they want a table near the stage but not too close?