The restaurant critic’s topic sentence says it all: “Yes, financially viable restaurants are about nice meals out. But, as it happens, they are about much more besides.” Jay Rayner goes on to explain, and I love Jamie Dornan’s testimony about bartending: “It’s great for learning people skills, communication and dealing with wankers. All very handy … Continue reading Edibles & Potables: “When pubs and restaurants close, our culture is a casualty”