“It's that time of year again... I drag the grill to the front of the restaurant and, right next to the Sea, where I've always been, I open the door to everyone who appreciates a beautiful grilled meal, fresh, caught that day, from our Sea.

Customers are arriving, regulars, friends, and those coming for the first time.

This year I have a new helper on the grill, who doesn't mind getting dirty, getting dirty, picking up some charcoal, or even protecting me when the fire there decides to fight back.

An assistant who, with me, looks at the sea bass that is almost done, on the left, or the squid skewer, or those peppers that are already asking for the oil, to go to a table that eagerly awaits their arrival .

A tough helper, immune to tears or cuts, and which every now and then attracts a look of appreciation, or even a comment to the other. cool that together we give our art of serving well.

That apron that, on the grill, in full view of all customers, is also part of our restaurant's stage.

At the end of the day he is there to help me close, and the next day he never fails to accompany me when we open.”

This is the perspective of someone at the grill of a seaside restaurant on a summer day.

This summer, don't forget a good apron!