“We’re finally in a place where we can take days off, and when we do, we spend them here and would rather cook than eat out,” says Firmin. The couple work every Saturday in the stores — “it’s the best bit of being in the business,” asserts Firmin — but after interacting with customers, the batteries need recharging. “We occasionally host, but we’re happiest here just with our Frenchie, Piper.”