"Polpo, a Venetian-style spot whose casual, stripped-down atmosphere, no-reservations policy, and menu of small plates proved to be hugely influential among restaurants in London and abroad — Norman, once called “the coolest man in food,” is widely recognized as one of the progenitors of the small-plates trend, and Polpo’s great success led him and Beatty to open numerous restaurants together." - Rebecca Flint Marx
