http://blog.northfieldfarm.com/2011/12/04/diary-of-a-restaurateur-2/ Food, Rural Issues, Farming, Politics, Values Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:51:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://blog.northfieldfarm.com/2011/12/04/diary-of-a-restaurateur-2/#comment-52 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:08:19 +0000 http://blog.northfieldfarm.com/?p=151#comment-52 Thanks for your comment. I am not sure whether to be cheered or not by your tale. Key, I think is whether you really mean ‘regretting’ his time in the restaurant or ‘missing’ it. People tell me that I have created something majical here, Its just that I am still struggling to make that magic pay.

]]> http://blog.northfieldfarm.com/2011/12/04/diary-of-a-restaurateur-2/#comment-46 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:37:18 +0000 http://blog.northfieldfarm.com/?p=151#comment-46 You are obviously dedicated and passionate about your offering. Here in Ireland, the dire recession has pushed many fine restaurants over the edge into liquidation. A friend of mine ran a great place in Co. Wicklow. His place was full every night with a three week list for Saturday. He supported local organic growers and local fishermen too. He was making a go of something very worthwhile. Today, he is in a different business regretting his time in the restaurant. They went bust two and a half years ago. I am beginning to see signs that he is getting over the regret stage and is remembering the truly great things he was doing. Perhaps when things improve a bit here, he can get back to doing what he loves. I hoep he does. I enjoyed the occasional night there. Ahhh those scallops….
Conor

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