Sorry it's so short, haven't got much to play on. Next is hopefully better. :P
"Yes, I do," he smiled. "I like to call myself a chef, actually. You do seem familiar as well, so I take it you work in the vicinity?" He couldn't quite place her, but he knew he'd seen her in passing a few times. It was in his nature to be curious but reserved, a behaviour that rang true to his former terrier self.