The ingredients of success are to treat your business like it has a soul, be loyal to your staff, be efficient, be passionate and don’t change your menu too much. This is a simple dish with few ingredients, but timing is crucial – serve the clams immediately.

“At Gault’s on Quay, this Caesar salad was served in a white bowl resting on a VW hub cap! Good anchovies make all the difference here.” —Simon Gault