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83: ⭐ Why Some Chefs Hate Getting Michelin Stars

September 14, 2026 · 47 min

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What five things do you need to nail to impress the Michelin judges? How did a garden shed end up at the top of the Google Review restaurant rankings? Which country did soldiers invade literally armed with a restaurant guide?

Hosts: Alex Bell, Jack Chambers, Manu Henriot
Producer: Alex Bell
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