Riviera Restaurant and Tavern
Tuesday's special was breaded and fried Filet of Sole, two veg, mashed or roast potatoes, a cup of tea or coffee, no refills, and choice of either homemade rice pudding or green jello. Carey didn't know what flavour the green was, so he always opted for rice pudding even though he hated the texture. It felt like eating ants suspended in grimy porridge. Still for 5.95, he couldn't say no. You never leave food on your plate, that was how Carey was raised. Fifty four and his father's booming baritone plays on repeat in his memory: Eat your brussel sprouts, son. There's plenty of children starving in Africa, you think they'd leave food on their plates? They'd be licking them clean. I work my tail off in the yards so you and your sisters can have food on the table and a roof over your head. Your mother slaved all day in the kitchen to make you this meal, show some respect and eat up. You're not leaving the table until your plate is clean, you understand me? D...