7 February 2020
Episode 434
30 minutes
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How chef Budgie Montoya is reinventing Filipino food in London. Plus: Lisbon’s rising culinary talent, João Sá, and what’s new on Zürich’s restaurant scene.
7 February 2020
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How the chef Budgie Montoya is reinventing Filipino food in his new London restaurant, Sarap.
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João Sá
We’re in Lisbon to meet the Portuguese capital’s rising culinary star, João Sá of Sala.
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What not to miss in Zürich
Culinary expert Myriam Zumbühl on what’s new and exciting on Zürich’s food and restaurant scene.
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