The vegetables were fresh, but the meat was tough.

蔬菜很新鲜，但是肉很硬。

A: I've heard about that restaurant. What was the food like?

A: 我听说过那家餐馆。那里的饭菜怎么样？

B: Well, it's known for its modern cooking.

B: 呃，那家餐馆以现代烹饪而闻名。

A: And was it really good?

A: 饭菜真的不错吗？

B: Not really. The vegetables were fresh, but the meat was tough.

B: 不太好。蔬菜很新鲜，但是肉很硬。