Broadcast-style script for feature story

Thomas and Elizabeth Vinolus Script

INTRO: HAVE YOU EVER DRIVEN THROUGH A CITY OR TOWN WISHING YOU COULD FIND THAT ONE RESTAURANT THAT COMBINES GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE, AND A GREAT LOCATION, WITH SOME HISTORY BEHIND IT? WELL OWNERS THOMAS AND ELIZABETH VINOLUS BRING YOU JUST THAT WITH BITTERSWEET BISTRO. (Me in standing in front)

VO: LOCATED IN THE BEAUTIFUL BEACH SIDE TOWN OF APTOS , CA IN THE HISTORIC DEER PARK SHOPPING CENTER, JUST SOUTH OF SANTA CRUZ, BITTERSWEET BISTRO IS REALLY THE TOTAL PACKAGE WHEN IT COMES TO RESTAURANTS. (View of deer park area)

HISTORY, VO: ORIGINALLY, IN THE 1930’S , THE BUILDING WAS USED FOR THE POPULAR BAR, DINER, AND MEETING PLACE, THE DEER PARK TAVERN. AFTER A FEW CLOSE-CALLS, WHERE THE CLASSIC, FRIENDLY RESTAURANT WAS SHORTLY MODERNIZED AND RE-OPENED AS LESS THAN SPECTACULAR, NEW OWNERS TOOK OVER—REVIVING THE OLD TAVERN’S SPIRIT WHILE ALSO ADDING SOME SHEIK DESIGN. OWNERS AND COUPLE, THOMAS AND ELIZABETH VINOLUS HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB MAINTAINING A CLASSIC PLACE WHILE ADDING SOME NEW FLARE.. (Inside shots of restaurant and outside)

Food, VO: ALONG WITH ITS RICH HISTORY, BITTERSWEET BISTRO WILL CERTAINLY GIVE YOUR TASTE BUDS A TREAT. IN CHARGE OF ALL OF THE FOOD AND BUSINESS ASPECTS, THE VINOLUS’ DO A GREAT JOB OF PRESENTING AN INNOVATIVE MENU WITH BRIGHT FLAVORS AND HIGH QUALITY INGREDIENTS.

VO: I SAT DOWN WITH THE CO-OWNER SLASH COUPLE TO ASK THEM A COUPLE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PLACE THEY CARE SO DEARLY FOR.

Interview: 1.Can you talk a little bit about the history of this location and how Bittersweet Bistro came to be?
2. Can you tell us about the style of cuisine or food you serve and what some of the favorite dishes are?
3. Is it important that you are in a smaller, local community?

VO: THE VINOLUS MAKE SURE THAT EVERY ASPECT OF THEIR BUSINESS REPRESENTS THEM WELL – INCLUDING THE IMPECCABLE SERVICE AND FRIENDLY VIBE

OUTRO: SO WHETHER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THAT CERTAIN RESTAURANT THAT GIVES YOU EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED, OR YOU ARE JUST PASSING BY THE AREA, STOP ON BY BITTERSWEET BISTRO IN APTOS. THE VINOLUS’ WILL WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS.