only then would you know that the dreary room with the fluorescent bulbs , which gave off the same annoying light that you would probably find in prison cells , the stained and broken tiled floors , the old peeling walls , and the uncomfortable , mismatched wooden tables and chairs , would render up cool carafes of perfect local wine , just baked hot crusty bread , and ample portions of homemade pasta with endless varieties of sauce , some of which sally was actually afraid to eat .