New restaurant - we are almost there
So we have no till, no internet connection and no telephone. Who needs these modern inventions - we have a beautiful place tucked away in Old Mill Lane in Bray. A road buzzing with activity - yesterday two horses went by and oh at least twenty cars and about five joggers. Mmm, I suppose that is why we need our methods of communication.
The locals are a curious and friendly bunch. Not like our Marylebone crowd, not that they are not friendly, just more transient, less familiar with us and with each other. But in Bray it is a real village not a pretend one like Marylebone. So far so good, everyone has been really helpful, informing us of local areas that are good for our business, getting us local log supplies and hopefully finding us some staff. Oh yes that is the other thing missing, staff.
Still we plough on, (note the use of “country expressions”), the kids went back to school yesterday in Gerrards Cross, we went to work in Bray and then back to to bed in Baker Street. Soon we will move to Bray, commute to London to work and do a long school run. Logistical madness but we will cope. Must go and force children into school uniform. The idea of a new school is not going down too well.
Hello new found country folks, it sounds so idyllic in Bray, so very jealous. I hope the small but important things sort themselves out easily and I’m sure the boys will charm all their new teachers and class mates as they did with the students in Tuscany.
Kim and I cant wait to come and see you all once up and running, and taste the new delights from Gregorio.
best wishes and good luck
Fiona
Comment by Fiona — Thursday, 6 September, 2007 @ 4:16 pm
Hi Katie,
Reading your updates on Bray and very busy life, good luck with it all.
I Am enjoying both your cookery books at the moment . Written with lots of passion. Things are starting to slow up a little at the Beau, has been a madness summer , which is good.
I do so appriciate the Chance that GianCarlo and yourself gave me, to work in both your kitchens with Greggorio. (I was one that done pasta and tortellini with you). Kind regards Natalie myers
Comment by natalie myers — Thursday, 6 September, 2007 @ 4:47 pm
Hi Katie,
I wanted to write a review on the site just to say how great our evening was last night! I was the young girl with the group of males…well i say i’m young but i guess i have to face facts i’m 32 and not 25 anymore!
We had a brilliant night and everyone really enjoyed the food and thought it was excellent!
We will definitely be back again and I will be spreading the word around to our friends in and around bray for you…I hope the restaurant is a real success for yourselves and i look forward to seeing it grow!
Zoe
Comment by zoe — Wednesday, 12 September, 2007 @ 9:45 am