The Owners of 'Il Bacio' would like to tell you a story from their lives:
A restaurant must be a Diplomat, a Demicrat, an Autocrat and a Doormat. He must have the faculty to entertain Prime Minister, Prince of Industry, Pickpockets, Gamblers, Bookmakers, Pirates, Philantrhropists, Popsies and Prudes. He must be on both sides of the "Political Fence" and be able to jump the fence.
He should be, or have been, a Footballer, Golfer,Bowler, Tennis Player, Cricketer, Dart Player, Sailor, Pigeon, Faincier, Motor Racer and a Linguist as well as have a good knowledge of any other sport involving Dice, Cards, Horse Racing and Biliards.
This also most useful, as he has sometimes to settle arguments and squabbles.
He must be a qualified Boxer, Wrestler, Weight Lifter, Sprinter and Peacemaker.

He must always look immaculate when drinking with the Ladies and Gentlemen mentioned in the last paragraph, as well as Bankers, Swankers, Theatricals, Commercial, Travellers and Company Representatives even though he has just made peace between any of the Two, Four, Six of the aforementioned Patrons.
To be successfull he must keep the Bar full, the House Full the Storeroom full, and not get full Himself.
He must have staff who are Clean, Honest, Quick workers, Quick thinkers, non-Drinkers, Mathematicians, Technicians and at all times to be on the Boss' side, the Customers side and stay on the Outside of the Bar.
TO SUM UP, He must be Outside, Inside, Offside, Glorified, Sanctified, Crucified, Stupefied, Cross-eyed and if he's not the Strong Silent Type there's always Suicide.