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Notes on a Napkin

Dan O'Regan
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Notes on a Napkin is a candid, irreverent dive into the realities of restaurant life, mixing industry truths with cultural commentary and a restaurateur’s POV of the beautiful chaos behind the scenes.

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    Bristol restaurateur behind BANK and Lapin. I write practical notes on flavour, people, pricing and wine, and a monthly column for Country Living and Bristol Life. Most posts are free.

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