26 June 2020
Episode 443
30 minutes
Dominique Crenn, one of the world’s most successful female chefs, tells us how she became a holder of three Michelin stars. She also discusses the pandemic, the state of the hospitality industry – and what really matters in life.
26 June 2020
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