Hi. So this is my first attempt at blogging. I guess it's probably best manners to start with an introduction then go on from there. Can't wait to tell the kids I’m doing this. They'll be sp embarrassed. They were the same when I discovered ringtones ... I'm Emdad. I live in and work in London where I have two restaurants ... Babur, in Honor Oak Park and Planet Spice in South Croydon.
I've decided to keep a blog. There's a few reasons for this ....
One of the joys and problems of running restaurants is that all your time gets sucked into the black hole called ‘work’ – when you run a restaurant you have so many people to answer to, even though you’re the owner, and everybody has to be kept happy. So its good to be able to look back over your year and see that there was real life there, remember some of the things that made me smile. Somehow videotaping my day didn't really seem a viable option. Blogging, however, seemed like an excellent idea.
Another reason is because I absolutely love food. It's why I started in the restaurant business. Since I'm spending more time reading online and I'm always getting asked about things by customers (I’m really lucky that my customers are so interested in what we do, so I’m not really complaining, just kvetching) and friends, I thought it might be a way of giving something back... in return for all the entertainment and ideas I've enjoyed from other people's blogs, writings and ideas.
The third is for the challenge. I'm not known as a technology expert (see ringtones, above, or ask my kids) so bear with me... but taking on new skills is supposed to be fun and rewarding. I'm sure I'll make more than a few crashing mistakes but hopefully by the end of this, I'll get my badge (or whatever they give out to seasoned bloggers) and be able to wax lyrical at parties and gatherings.
Well, thats the first entry done. Time to turn in.
So, do I just hit publish and hope for the best? Thanks for reading.
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What a great idea - and way to share experiences. I'm a huge fan of both your restaurants...have been a regular customer of the Babur for the last 14 years (when I lived just round the corner I used to eat there once a week!) Now I'm in Croydon, I'm more of a regular at Planet Spice - but looking forward to the eating at the Babur this evening and sampling the spice festival menu! Keep up the fabulous food and presentation! :-)
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