On Feb 26 2010 after 25 years of loyal service to locals and visitors the French brasserie Oriel closed its doors for the last time.
My production ORIEL LAST STAND recorded for posterity what happened on that evening.
A version of it can be seen on the documentaries section on my front page.
French style cafes and brasseries are essential for today's city requirements. They have been initiators of fervent revolutions for a reason. They are democratic, they cater for a lot of people, they are affordable, they are popular, they work twenty four hour days.
I think a French-style revolution is what London needs. Tout suite.
