How does Buela and Emoni's dinner at Cafe Sorrel influence Emoni in her life choices in the novel, With the Fire on High?

Dinner with Abuela at Cafe Sorrel is a turning point for Emoni because it forces her to admit that she needs to return to culinary arts class to learn more about the technical side of cooking. It becomes a milestone in her maturation as she returns to Chef Ayden's class humbled and contrite over her actions.