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OFM 30 · Observer Food Monthly 2026 “An intelligent, witty insight into the business mechanics and emotional pull of hospitality.” — Tony Naylor, OFM 30, Observer Food Monthly, 2026
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Restaurant economics, pricing decisions, and the people behind a good night out — written without jargon. Three or four times a month. Most issues free.
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