Many have described Russell Norman, whose death has shocked the entire restaurant world, as a genuinely happy, generous, and kind person. They would be right. Essentially, he was as hospitable in his everyday life as he was in business, a man who defined the very essence of what hospitality is about.
His attention to detail, his generosity of spirit, his knowledge of recipes and provenance, his appreciation of what makes the perfect cocktail, and, most importantly, the ingredients needed to make a warm and welcoming restaurant. This, after all, is the major reason why we go out to eat.
