16 December 2022
Episode 557
30 minutes
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Ruth Rogers on River Café’s new book and what made her restaurant one of the best and most successful in Britain. Also in the programme: Christmas food recommendations by Monocle staff members from around the world.
16 December 2022
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Ruth Rogers on River Café’s new book and what made her restaurant one of the best and most successful in Britain.
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Christmas favourites
Monocle’s staff members on their favourite Christmas dishes.
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