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​Royal Hospital Road, Michelin 2-Star, solo lunch, spring 2000.
 
I was a stagiaire at the River Cafe. The brilliant Rose was alive. Both women on the cusp of releasing the Green Book. A pre-tour excitement in the air.
 
Part of the study was going to restaurants.
 
Feeling hugely self-conscious approaching the door in my stagiaire good clothes. IYKYK
 
Then I met Jean-Philippe. For me, the grand master. I cannot untangle him from the good feelings I have about the experience. He was the antidote. The room was calm.
 
Gordon was in the kitchen. I went in to say hello. Looked around for my kind. None in sight.
 
A new generation of Paul Bocuse. 
 
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I missed you. It’s still Sunday.
 
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Steve Winwood was born to sing. Look at the percussion section.

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