After they were caught they signed confessions but they were too well connected to be prosecuted and they went off to run a rival hotel, the Carlton, which took most of the Savoy’s business.
Escoffier’s skulduggery is of no relevance today- indeed no one would be aware of it if Levy hadn’t unearthed the confessions- and he deserves to be honoured because of his guiding principle- “Surtout fait simples”- “Above all, keep it simple”. This is as good a rule in cooking as it is in life, and as it is the basis of the Slow Life, we doff our chef’s hat to him.
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