Introduction draft

Here's the draft for the introduction; if you see any additions that need to be made, just let me know! It's pretty rough, so it will probably change quite a bit before the presentation. I'll be sending it as an attachment on facebook as well.

 For our review, we investigated Joe's Italian, a quaint mom and pop restaurant well-known in the area for its touted authentic cuisine. We visited several times, trying a variety of dishes and recording our experiences, as well as the opinions of others. We based our final opinion on several factors, including atmosphere, service, price, and food quality.

As for the restaurant itself, it can be found hidden away in a corner of Alabaster. Its looks are a bit disapointing from the outside; it more closely resembles a local dollar store than a restaurant. However, the interior is lavishly decorated, showcasing photographs and paintings through the dim lighting that was no doubt meant to inspire a formal experience. Towering slices of cake can be observed in a display near the door. As you are seated, you are given a small basket of fresh bread to enjoy as you look over your menu. The list contains several Italian dishes, boasting familiar classics among the lesser-known, more difficult to pronounce names. Everything lends itself to an increasingly believable atmosphere of authenticity. However, whether it lives up to the image it builds for itself is another subject entirely; after all, the food will be the most determining factor of quality.

This video is the culmination of our observations. Through it, we hope to convey our experiences, as well as our final opinions as to whether or not this establishment is truly Italy in Alabaster.