Given the enormous effect required for a full Brexit implementation, I still hold out hope that things will not change drastically. Yes, Iām an optimist. However, I do wonderā¦
can the diversity of Londonās culinary offerings be traced back to UKās EU membership, starting in the 70ās to now or is it more of a general openness to immigration that allowed London to be the cultural culinary center it is today? Was anyone around back then (70ās) who can speak to the types of restaurants available then and can compare that to UKās culinary evolution since then?
When I think about the diverse treasures, of various types not only food, on offer in most cosmopolitan cities like London, as compared to lackluster diversity in most rural locations, I canāt help but wonder if immigrants and having a healthy ācross pollinationā is the source of this well nourished fountain of flavorsā¦Thatās why I can pretty much find any type of cuisine to experience in London, as opposed to say finding a decent restaurant to get an edible meal anywhere outside the immediate city limits. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule.
Although Iāve only lived in London for two years, Iāve rarely been āservicedā by a native Brit. Whether itās dining out, being helped in a store, getting a massage or even seeing a health specialist, almost everybody I have encountered in the services industry, and not just āmenial workerā, are immigrants from the EU and outside the EU. How will the entire services industry be affected by the Brexit? I donāt think Iām alone in saying, āI have no idea.ā It sounds like nobody, even the Brexit leadership, has a clue, a plan or any strategy of how things will unfold in the coming days, months, yearsā¦
The only positive to Brexit, IMHO, is that itās taken the spotlight off the crazy political situation in my home country. For that Iām thankful to the Brexit voters. However, I sympathize with the fear of uncertainty, worry and hopelessness that the UK as a nation must be feeling right now.