TEXT: ACT ONE Scene One - KACL FADE IN Frasier is in the producer's booth with Roz. Gil is on the air. Gil: And so, in the opinion of this critic, Mickey's Good Time Tavern is anything but. Dismal decor, perfunctory service, and cuisine which is only marginally preferable to hunger. [He waves to Frasier.] And finally, on a sadder note, after fifty-three years in the same location, Orsini's is closing its doors. And so tonight, a sad adieu to the grande dame of Seattle restaurants. Roz: [aside to Frasier] I thought HE was the grande dame of Seattle restaurants. Frasier swallows a laugh and bats her shoulder in mock reproof. Gil: Until next time, this is Gil Chesterton saying bon appetite, buon appatito and nifty noshing. He goes off the air. Frasier and Roz come into the booth. Roz: Gil, why is Orsini's closing? Gil: Well, the owner's getting old, he wants to sell. And just between us, I'm afraid Orsini's a bit like wine that's stayed too long in the cellar. It retains only memories of its former glory. Frasier: Not comping your check anymore? Gil: Not for months now. [He leaves.] Frasier: You know, Orsini's used to be my favorite restaurant. You ever been there, Roz? Roz: Are you kidding? My typical date's idea of a gourmet evening is take out, make out, and home by Letterman. Niles enters holding something in a bag. Niles: Knock knock! Frasier: Hello, Niles. It's not really a good time for a visit, show starts in two minutes. Niles: Just enough time to show you the John Steinbeck first edition I bought at the rare book fair. [takes the book out of the bag and shows him] "Saint Katy the Virgin" in like-new condition. Frasier: Yes, well, she'd have to be, wouldn't she? Niles:
SUMMARY:
After the brothers hear that Seattle's oldest restaurant is closing its doors, they decide to buy it and become restaurateurs.