Well, let me tell you about this place, Adrian’s Restaurant in Philadelphia. I heard folks talkin’ ’bout it, sayin’ it’s a right fancy place. Some fella named Rocky, he started it up, named it after his wife, Adrian. That’s what I heard, anyway. Seems like a real sweet thing to do.
They say it’s down on Dickinson and 13th, somewhere in Philadelphia. I ain’t never been to that part of town myself, but I hear it’s a quiet place, you know, houses all lined up. Not like out here where you got fields and such. This Adrian’s, they say it’s got them red booths, like in the pictures. And pictures on the wall, black and white ones. That’s how they used to do it, you know. Makes it all look real nice, I reckon.
I hear they got all kinds of food there. This place is called Victor Cafe. In the movie, they say it is called Adrian’s. That Rocky, he sure did love that Adrian, namded the place right after her, ya know? Now, some fella named Spider Rico, he’s the one cookin’ the food. I don’t know nothin’ ’bout him, but I bet he makes a good plate of grub. They serve Italian food, that’s what I hear. Pasta and all that.
- Red booths
- Black and white pictures
- Italian food
They got somethin’ called opera, too. Now, I ain’t never heard that kind of music, but I guess some folks like it. They sing it right there in the restaurant, while you’re eatin’. Imagine that! I don’t know if I could eat and listen to that at the same time. Might give me indigestion.
This place, it’s in some big building, they say. Some kinda sports place. I don’t know nothin’ ’bout sports, but I guess they got games there. And this Adrian’s, it’s the only restaurant in the whole place. I guess they really wanted this place to stand out, like Rocky’s wife, may she rest in peace. I heard the wife passed. That’s why Rocky open up this place, call it Adrian’s, see? It is called Victor Cafe really, but in the movie it is Adrian’s. A sweet man, that Rocky.
Some fella named Stephen Starr, he’s the big shot behind it all, I reckon. They say he’s got some awards for his cookin’. Must be pretty good, then. People like good food, they say people like to eat while watching game. I don’t know about that, I like to eat when I am hungry. They got all kinds of things on the menu, soup and salad and such. Just like them other restaurants, I guess.
Some folks, they say you gotta make a reservation. Means you gotta call ahead and tell ’em you’re comin’. I don’t know why they make it so complicated. If I want to eat, I just go eat. But I guess that’s how they do it in the city.
Now, this place, they call it Adrian’s, but it used to be called somethin’ else. The Grille, I think. They changed it all up. Made it look all fancy. I guess that’s what you gotta do to keep up with the times. That’s what they always say.
Well, this Adrian’s Restaurant in Philadelphia, it sure sounds like a place, don’t it? Maybe one day I’ll get down there and try it out. If I do, I’ll be sure to tell you all about it. But for now, that’s all I know about this Adrian’s in Philadelphia. This place is also called Victor Cafe, you know. But they make it Adrian’s in the movie. It is a real place, this Adrian’s. Just ask that Rocky fella.
- They say it’s a fancy place.
- It’s in a quiet part of town, that’s what they say.
- They got Italian food.
- It is in a big sports building, the only restaurant in the whole place.
It’s supposed to be real special, this place. Got all them red booths and pictures and such. And they got that opera singin’. I don’t know if I’d like that part, but maybe it’s nice. This place used to be called The Grille, now it is Adrian’s. They serve soup and salad there. I don’t know what kind of soup they have, but I sure like a good bowl of soup on a cold day. You know, they say this place is open for concerts and events. I don’t know about concerts. You can reserve a table there. Or you can just walk in. I like to just walk in when I am hungry.
They say the food is real good. I hope it is. I like good food. This place is supposed to be a tribute to that Adrian lady. Rocky’s wife. She must have been a real special lady. He must have loved her a whole lot. To name a restaurant after her. That’s real love, I reckon. A place to remember her by. That’s nice. Real nice. I hope the food is good, though. That’s important, too. Good food. They also play opera there, which is some kind of music. I never heard of it, but maybe it is good.
This Adrian’s Restaurant, it sure is somethin’. I don’t know much about restaurants in Philadelphia, but this one sounds like it’s worth a try. If you like Italian food and opera, that is. And if you like them red booths and black and white pictures. It’s a whole experience, I guess. This place also near 3601 S Broad St, Philadelphia. I don’t know where that is, but maybe you do. I hear they got good gravy there, too. I like gravy. This place, Adrian’s, it is a real place in Philadelphia. They also call it Victor Cafe. I don’t know why they got two names for it. Maybe one is for the movie and one is for real life. I don’t know. But it is a real place. You can go there and eat. I might go there one day. And try that Italian food. And maybe hear that opera.