In spring 2025, I was invited to contribute to an episode of BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme about the world’s oldest restaurants, and the secret to their longevity and success. Producer/presenter Dan Saladino wanted to start the programme at ‘ground zero’ for restaurants: Paris. We travelled together to record in restaurants I had suggested and contacted for interviews, and he interviewed me along the way about the history of restaurants in Paris. It was a joy to share this knowledge and introduce him to my contacts there.