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Smashed #23: Top chefs choose their last supper

The UKs restaurant scene digested

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Andy Lynes
May 05, 2024
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In 1997, Julie Friend won a Masterchef semi-final. I remember it well because I was cooking in that same semi-final. Julie went on to become the Masterchef champion that year. I don’t hold it against her. It was nearly 27 years ago, I hardly ever think about it and I certainly never mention it. I wouldn’t now except h…

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