Random – Jay Rayner’s Final Observer Column

Just as one of my random posts, it’s a little sad to see that my favourite food writer has penned his last column for the Observer.

As usual, he’s right on so much. Meals should be served on plates and not shovels and the best foods are brown and messy.

But, he’s especially right with this comment IMO:

“Waiters should always write down orders.”

I find it the height of unprofessional service when waiting staff (not that I go many places with waiters, I’m a bit mass market for that) try and remember everything, as it seems to have no advantages and plenty of disadvantages when they remember wrongly. And I will slightly stress and worry during the wait for the meal that they’re remembered my order incorrectly.

But his best comment of all….

“Eating alone in a restaurant is dinner with someone you love and a delicious opportunity for people watching.”

Quite right.