New Italian Restaurant I Loveddd...mmmm

***For my News Writing class I was asked to write a story on a place I had never been. Being the restauranteur that I am, I decided to try a new Italian place on University Ave...it was delish...enjoy the story!***

On a brisk Tuesday night in Provo, Utah, the bright lights inside of Gloria’s Little Italy, an Italian restaurant on the corner of University Avenue and Center Street, seemed to invite people to come in from the cold, dark night.

Upon entering the restaurant a cheerful hostess welcomed the party in. All of the people dining there were adults, some young and some older.

There was a couple seated close together deep in conversation. A large party of about eight to ten young adults was seated together for a birthday celebration.

All of the people in the restaurant were seated quite close to each other and the tables were small, seemingly to encourage conversation. I felt a very intimate and welcoming feeling in this restaurant.

An upbeat server greeted my party of four after being seated. He announced the special of the day and told us a little bit about the restaurant.

It had originally been in a different location. The old location was much smaller than the current, but that did not cause Gloria’s to lose its charm and personality.

When asked what the best dish was at Gloria’s the server answered us enthusiastically.
“Everything here is homemade, so you can’t really go wrong. I’ve tried just about everything and its all great. But for today, I would suggest the calzone since it’s the special. You won’t be disappointed,” the young server said.

When the food was brought to our table the fragrant aroma of Italian sauces and herbs swirled around us. One of my friends and I ordered the calzone and we were both surprised by its great size.

As we waited for dessert the chef of the restaurant came out to say hello and ask how our food had been.

After dinner, dessert and lots of conversation my friends and I walked out of the warmth of Gloria’s Little Italy and returned to the cold Utah Valley night air. Full from food and friendship, Gloria’s filled our stomachs and our hearts.