a restaurant is a statement of personality, an expression of your view of the world. it is a means of earning a living that requires hard work but less compromise than many jobs. a restaurant serving good food at fair prices is a gift of civilized fellowship to the community, a meeting place, a source of nourishment, a center for socializing, a refuge from the knocks and blows and indignities of the outside world. a good restaurant is a reflection of its employee's spirit and a source of joy for its customers.