The press asked if i would accompany them at the weekend to carry out another empty shop survey, the last one i did about a year ago so i went along. 50 empty shops 2012 and down to 28 this weekend. Good news town traders have confidence enough to open new shops. Interesting data here if interested

Balthazar service, food &staff are always great, they always ask if we want the service charge taken off or not, we keep it on for them. If only other establishments asked.Too many ppl are embarrassed in restaurants if not happy & pay, i will politely ask them to pls take it off